SuitabookDifference and similarity
Pig and Pug are described as very different but also as sharing qualities, including being small pets with strong personalities.
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Lynne Berry - Author
A lively story about two distinctive pets discovering that apparent differences do not prevent friendship. Its comic conflict leads towards compromise, while the phrase “at least for the time being” leaves their peace slightly open-ended.
Pig and Pug are very different (but not really). See how their similarities show up in this mischievous picture book that's perfect for pet lovers. Pig and Pug are petite and portable pets--one in a pocket, one in a purse. They are also two spunky spirits: Pug, rather pugnacious; Pig, a bit pigheaded. When these two meet, bickering, chasing, and even some mud wrestling ensue. But after some creative compromises, Pig and Pug manage to settle their differences and become friends ... at least for the time being.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA lively story about two distinctive pets discovering that apparent differences do not prevent friendship. Its comic conflict leads towards compromise, while the phrase “at least for the time being” leaves their peace slightly open-ended.
Pig and Pug are described as very different but also as sharing qualities, including being small pets with strong personalities.
Their meeting leads to bickering, chasing and mud wrestling, followed by creative compromises and friendship that may not yet be permanent.
Some children may want to talk about the bickering, chasing and mud wrestling. You could pause to distinguish playful physical comedy from respectful ways of handling disagreement.
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