“There’s nothing as cozy as a piece of candy and a book.”
― Betty MacDonald, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s Magic
Content Qualities Overview
| Author: Betty MacDonald |
| Genre: Fanciful Contemporary Fiction |
| Interest Age Range: 5 – 11 |
| Optimal For Grades: 3 – 5 |
| Guided Reading Level: O |
| Questionable Content: none |
| Uplifting Messages: Responsibility, friendship, family, understanding: its never too late to learn, laugh at yourself, and grow beyond mistakes |
| Scariness: none |
Summary
(What is this book about?)
Travel back in time to the 50s and join the families of a cozy suburban town as their lives are changed by a wonderful little woman who can cure just about any problem with a touch of love, understanding, and (just maybe) a dash of magic too. Children will be instantly drawn to the enigmatically imaginative Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, as the only adult who really and truly understands them. Not only does she live in an upside-down house filled with plenty of secret passages and hidden pirate treasure, not only does she live with a menagerie of talking animal friends, but she loves every child in town and every child in town loves her. Why? Because unlike other adults, she knows precisely how to help them best overcome life’s problems while staying true to themselves. Whether it’s the dreaded tattle-tale phase, a refusal to do the dishes that goes on for months, or an inexplicable inability to be civil to siblings, watch in awe as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s unconventional, eyebrow lifting cures prove as effective as they are entertaining.
Note to Parents
(Why is this a good read for my child?)
Sure to spark an authentic love of reading, the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series is a delight to experience. With an emphasis on problem solving, these books teach us that any problem can be overcome with a little compassion and an attitude of understanding, rather than of blame. It’s never too late to grow. With enough imagination and creativity, a solution can always be found. These books will carry children away to a comforting world of play, laughter, freedom, security, friendship, fancy, and all the best parts of childhood. In other words, it’s a warm apple pie on a crisp autumn day of a read!
Series Order
(See Betty MacDonald’s full series covers below in release order.)
These stories are also available in audio format! Audible
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