Lizzie struggles to overcome the closed, internal world of autism when a new girl moves into her neighborhood, befriends her, then insists that Lizzie join her in seeking revenge on the boys who tease them.

A story about a turtle named Little Piggy. Little Piggy is the much-loved pet of a little girl named Maggie. Maggie chose the turtle's name because of its voracious appetiteaEUR"she'll eat just about anythingaEUR"and Maggie paints that name on the turtle's shell in her favorite frosty pink nail polish. Life is good for Little Piggy living in Maggie's mother's garden, but when a pair of mischievous raccoons penetrate the garden fence, she narrowly escapes with her life. Sad to leave home but knowing she's not safe here anymore, Little Piggy finds that even a small neighborhood can seem as big and scary as the whole wide world when you're lost and alone. Hungry and afraid, she seeks out other turtles to find food and safety, thinking others of her kind will be her best chance for survival. But they refuse to help and just laugh at her because of the pink letters on her shell. Dejected and homesick but not giving up, Little Piggy finds that her newfound acquaintancesaEUR"a deer, a chipmunk, and a blue jayaEUR"are really her true friends. Together, they find adventure, face danger and adversity, and cross the dreaded road. Through many trying situations, Little Piggy learns that the very thing that makes her different may be the only thing that can save her life, get her back home, and reunite her with her beloved, adopted family.

Piggy loves reading books, having tea parties, and most of all, making new friends! One day he sees a little mole across his garden. Before Piggy can get to know him, the mole hides underground. Miles loves reading books and baking cakes, and he would love to have a friend! But the world above makes him so nervous . . . Can Piggy find a way to help Miles out of his shell? This sweet story of friendship from big-hearted Piggy continues the series that is perfect for fans of Salina Yoon and Dan Santat.

An adaptation of a nusery rhyme

Owen wrote this enjoyable book to help children understand the importance of community service, friendship, giving a helping hand, a hint at financial literacy, and character building. In this story, the character Lexington is named after his son. Piggy and the farm come from his family roots in Iowa and also the agricultural history in Robeson County, North Carolina. Lexington is currently in grade school and has a very close friendship with his mentor, Piggy. Piggy experiences loss and hardship with his corn harvest, and it becomes Lexington's goal to help his friend in need. Lexington raises money by working hard in the community. First, he works at the local cafe. Next, he picks up trash throughout the neighborhood. Finally, he walks dogs at the local doggy daycare. Lexington saves Piggy by raising all the money needed to pay his bills. Next, Piggy decides to work with other local farmers to sell produce from the surrounding area in his produce stand. This allows Piggy to make money until the next corn harvest. In the end, Piggy expresses his thanks and gratitude to Lexington.

Flexible cast of 15, plus extras if desired "If you see any birthday parties today, let me know. It might be mine," moans the despondent piggy Oinkie to her friends, two hens and a rooster. It's her sixth birthday, but everyone - including her mother, father, and brother and sister, Pigtail and Pigsty - seems to have forgotten. It's no wonder that she cries, "Wee, wee, wee" all the way home. And what about the "little piggy that went to the market," the one who "stayed home," and the ones w

Piggy and friends lives in a farm. One day, it started to rain. They did not know where to hide. They eventually got wet. Piggy found a book about building a barn. They decided to build a barn. They started to fight as they wanted to do each others work. They did not stop fighting until...Would Piggy and his friends manage to build the barn? Read to find out more!