“Too Many Pigs In The Pool,” by Wendy Hinote Lanier and illustrated by Iris Amaya
Have you ever felt lonely?
Mr. Jenkins had a nice house and a nice pool all by himself. He enjoyed his pool but wanted someone to enjoy it with. He invited his neighbor, Ms. Peal, and her pet pig over for a swim. They enjoyed their time, and Mr. Jenkins didn’t feel lonely anymore.
The next day the pig brought a friend to swim. Mr. Jenkins thought two pigs were fine, and did not complain. As the week progressed more and more pigs splashed in the pool, each day the number doubling. The pigs became a disturbance with their volleyball, aerobics and floaties.
By the end of the week, the 64th pig jumped in the pool, and the pool broke. This left pigs everywhere and Mr. Jenkins frustrated.
Eventually, Mr. Jenkins bought a new pool and put in a “No Pigs In The Pool! Except Percy and Wanda” sign on his gate. (Percy and Wanda were the two original pigs.) Now Mr. Jenkins could enjoy his pool with friends, and he was not lonely anymore.
There are addition problems at the bottom of each page. As the pigs double, so do the numbers. At the end of the book are fun activities to help children practice their math skills.
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