Some Pig!

"Some Pig!" is a picture book adaptation of the early chapters of the classic novel Charlotte's Web, focusing on the initial bond between Fern Arable and Wilbur. After Fern rescues the runt of the litter from her father’s ax, she raises the piglet by hand until he is sold to her uncle, Homer Zuckerman. The narrative follows Wilbur’s move to the Zuckerman barn, where he struggles with loneliness until he meets Charlotte, a grey spider who begins her plan to save his life through her web.

This edition targets young children and parents who want an entry point into the story before transitioning to longer chapter books. Readers find a concrete introduction to the cycles of farm life and the responsibilities of caring for an animal. The book provides a baseline for understanding loyalty and the beginnings of unexpected friendships. By the end, a child understands how individual actions and cooperation can protect a vulnerable life within a community.