National Pig Day, is a time to celebrate one of the world’s most clever and most charming animals! Pigs have been a part of folklore, farming, and even scientific studies for centuries. There are many ways to celebrate this day - cuddle up with one, read about one, or eat one. We highly recommend reading about them! There’s no shortage of great books to enjoy in our collection.
Did you know? There are around 2 billion pigs in the world, so the very fact that there are so many means you should take the time to honor their place on the earth with us.
Here are some Oink-tastic reads!
- Fiction Picks
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Fan Favorite: Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems. Elephant Gerald is careful. His best friend Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
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For the little ones: Benny and the Binky by Barbro Lindgren is a delightful story about a piglet who finds himself melancholy about his babyhood or maybe just about his pacifier!
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For middle-grade readers: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is a beloved classic featuring Wilbur, the pig who befriends a wise spider named Charlotte.
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For mystery lovers: The Pig Did It by Joseph Caldwell offers a humorous adult mystery where a meddlesome pig uncovers long-hidden secrets.
- Non-Fiction Picks
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The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood by Sy Montgomery – A heartwarming true story about a pig who became part of a family and a town.
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The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs by Lyall Watson – A deep dive into the history, intelligence, and surprising abilities of pigs.
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs: care, facilities, management, breeds by Kelly Klober - a comprehensive resource for small-scale hog farmers, new and experienced. Filled with practical knowledge and expert advice, it will answer your questions and help you raise healthy, profitable pigs.
Crafting Picks
My crochet animals: crochet 12 furry animal friends plus 35 stylish clothes and accessories by Isabelle Kessedjian – Crochet yourself a family of fun furry animal friends that are guaranteed to make you smile. Instagram sensation Isabelle Kessedjian has created this adorable range of forest and farmyard animals with their very own stylish wardrobes - all in crochet! Including the Three Little Pigs.
Embroidered animals : wild and wooly creatures to stitch and sew by Yumiko Higuchi - Embroidery motifs and sewing projects featuring animal designs--ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly and cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, and pigs—that can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets.
Additional Pig Tales to investigate in our Library Catalog
Pigs in Children's Fiction - Oink, Snort, & Read!
Pigs in Young Adult Fiction - Hog Wild Reads!
Pigs in Adult Fiction - Swine & Spine-tingling Reads!
Pigs in Adult and Young Adult Non-Fiction - Pig Tales and Truths
Pigs in Children's Non-Fiction - Squeal Worthy Facts and True Tales