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The Obstinate Pig

A nursery rhyme from The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes by Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson

This tale comes from The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, collected by Walter Jerrold and illustrated by Charles Robinson in the early twentieth century. 'The Obstinate Pig' is a classic cumulative rhyme—a chain story where each event depends on the one before. These rhymes help young children learn pattern, sequence and cause-and-effect while enjoying the rhythm and repetition of language. The old woman's patience and the sudden satisfying rush when everything happens at once reward the child's attention. This text reflects its era.

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Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 370 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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