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Books in A Preston Pig Story series

  • Suddenly!: A Preston Pig Story

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 15, 1998)
    A large, toothy, mean-looking wolf zealously stalks Preston the pig. But each time the wolf gets close, Preston suddenly changes course and unknowingly eludes his pursuer. Colin McNaughton’s humorous illustrations enhance the element of surprise each time Preston “outsmarts” the wolf. Young readers will laugh with delight as this suspenseful tale unfolds. “Zany fun that’s perfect for young audiences.”--School Library Journal
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  • Suddenly

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Andersen Press, April 24, 2007)
    A story that will make children read SUDDENLY! about a little pig and a hungry wolf.A little pig is walking down the street, unaware of the hungry wolf waiting around the corner. SUDDENLY, the pig remembers he has left something behind and turns away at the last second, leaving the wolf to fall flat on his face. The wolf pursues the little pig throughout the day, but the pig, quite unaware, evades him every time. In the end the wolf gets his come-uppance in an unexpected and hilarious way. Young children will love predicting the outcomes and joining in the chorus of “SUDDENLY . . . !”
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  • Suddenly!

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Harpercollins Pub Ltd, May 31, 2002)
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  • Oops!

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Harpercollins Pub Ltd, May 31, 2002)
    Preston Pig is walking through the woods to take his granny a basket of food. 'Hmm...red hood, basket of food, granny's house? That reminds me of a story, but which one?' says Mister Wolf. Can the cunning Mister Wolf catch Preston this time, or will the little pig outwit him again...?
  • Shh!

    Colin McNaughton

    Hardcover (Red Wagon Books, March 27, 2000)
    The hungry Mr. Wolf is searching for Preston Pig in all of the usual places, but that clever pig is always hiding behind a flap, so the frustrated wolf can't see him anywhere.
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  • Oomph!

    Colin McNaughton

    Hardcover (Andersen Press, Jan. 4, 2001)
    Preston Pig is going on his holidays. Sun, sea, sand and - suddenly, oomph! Preston meets Maxine and falls in love. As for Mister Wolf, well he's not far behind, but he's not so lucky in love or anything else for that matter.
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  • Hmm...

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Picture Lions, March 6, 2000)
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  • Boo!

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Harpercollins Pub Ltd, May 31, 2002)
    Through the dark, dark streets of the dark, dark town, Preston (the Masked Avenger) sneaks! Preston is slinking through the shadows yelling, 'Boo!' at his unsuspecting victims. There are complaints from all over town. But when the greatest villain in the universe -- his dad -- catches him, Preston is in big trouble!
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  • Oomph!

    Colin McNaughton

    Paperback (Harpercollins Pub Ltd, May 31, 2002)
    A romantic comedy featuring Preston Pig and Mister Wolf, stars of the animated television series, 'Preston Pig'. Preston Pig goes on holiday and! OOMPH!! Preston meets Maxine and falls in love! As for Mister Wolf, well he's not far behind, and this time he's thinking of sun, sea, sand and! sausages!
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  • Yum!: A Preston Pig Story

    Colin McNaughton

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Aug. 2, 1999)
    Poor Preston Pig finds himself in another confrontation with devious Mr. Wolf, thus he must come up with a clever plan to divert his attention before becoming Mr. Wolf's next meal.
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  • Boo!: A Preston Pig Story

    Colin McNaughton

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 1, 1996)
    When darkness falls, Preston the pig transforms himself into the Masked Avenger and proceeds to frighten everyone out of their wits, until he encounters an even scarier presence--his father.
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  • Oops!: A Preston Pig Story

    Colin McNaughton

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 15, 1997)
    The sly, hungry Mr. Wolf is stalking Preston the pig, only to find his continued efforts to catch him are unwittingly thwarted by Preston's clumsiness, in this companion book to Boo! and Suddenly!
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