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Pig Pals is the story of a second grade girl named Quinn. Her biggest problem up until now has been trying to find something special for the classes pig patch display. Then she meets Manuela and it looks like they will become best friends. After a few misunderstandings things change and Quinn starts thinking that her and Manuela may never become best friends. The teacher allows a pet potbelly pig into the classroom, which ends in Manuela’s pig balloon getting broken. While getting something from Mr. Crowell’s closet Quinn finds a book called Pigericks and the two girls using the book as their motivation, to come up with their own pig related rhyme.
Illustrations are black and white full page showing some of the children’s activities and emotions. The drawings offer plenty of detail for children to notice and help them to visualize the story. ( )

Quinn and her classmates are getting ready to celebrate National Pig Day, but she has forgotten to bring something piggy to class. Meanwhile, Quinn is messing up a new friendship with Manuela. Will second grade ever be pig perfect? ( )