As an elementary teacher, I searched high and low for a book to teach alliteration, rhyming words and repetition all in one story. But I couldn't find it! So I wrote the book I needed. I wrote a story that teaches not only foundational reading principles, but also the character, history and legacy of the wonderful people, places and things in Montgomery, Alabama--my home.

"In loving yet unsentimental prose, Sy Montgomery captures the richness that animals bring to the human experience. Sometimes it takes a too-smart-for-his-own-good pig to open our eyes to what most matters in life.” —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy Montgomery had always felt more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet who had been crowded away from nourishing meals by his stronger siblings. Yet Sy had no inkling that this piglet, later named Christopher Hogwood, would not only survive but flourish—and she soon found herself engaged with her small-town community in ways she had never dreamed possible. Unexpectedly, Christopher provided this peripatetic traveler with something she had sought all her life: an anchor (eventually weighing 750 pounds) to family and home. The Good Good Pig celebrates Christopher Hogwood in all his glory, from his inauspicious infancy to hog heaven in rural New Hampshire, where his boundless zest for life and his large, loving heart made him absolute monarch over a (mostly) peaceable kingdom. At first, his domain included only Sy’s cosseted hens and her beautiful border collie, Tess. Then the neighbors began fetching Christopher home from his unauthorized jaunts, the little girls next door started giving him warm, soapy baths, and the villagers brought him delicious leftovers. His intelligence and fame increased along with his girth. He was featured in USA Today and on several National Public Radio environmental programs. On election day, some voters even wrote in Christopher’s name on their ballots. But as this enchanting book describes, Christopher Hogwood’s influence extended far beyond celebrity; for he was, as a friend said, a great big Buddha master. Sy reveals what she and others learned from this generous soul who just so happened to be a pig—lessons about self-acceptance, the meaning of family, the value of community, and the pleasures of the sweet green Earth. The Good Good Pig provides proof that with love, almost anything is possible.

There is always something going on in this California seaside neighborhood. This book follows the activities of a day in Encinitas, observing its inhabitants and pointing out things that make the town special.

Book 1: Delight in the charming collection of short stories in “Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's collection offers a glimpse into her varied and imaginative short fiction, showcasing her storytelling prowess and capturing the essence of life in the early 20th century. Book 2: Continue your literary journey with the delightful sequel, “Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's novel follows the beloved Anne Shirley as she navigates the challenges of adulthood in the village of Avonlea. Filled with endearing characters and heartwarming moments, this work continues the enchanting story of Anne's adventures. Book 3: Begin your literary exploration with the timeless classic, “Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.” Montgomery's novel introduces readers to the spirited orphan Anne Shirley, whose imaginative nature and infectious enthusiasm charm the residents of Green Gables and readers alike. Join Anne on her journey of self-discovery and experience the magic of Avonlea.

Montgomery's Short Stories Part 1 A Case of Trespass A Christmas Inspiration A Christmas Mistake A Strayed Allegiance An Invitation Given on Impulse Detected by the Camera In Spite of Myself Kismet Lilian's Business Venture Miriam's Lover Miss Calista's Peppermint Bottle The Jest That Failed The Penningtons' Girl The Red Room The Setness of Theodosia The Story of an Invitation The Touch of Fate The Waking of Helen The Way of the Winning of Anne Young Si Part 2 A Golden Wedding A Redeeming Sacrifice A Soul That Was Not at Home Abel and His Great Adventure Akin To Love ........ ........