
Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consequences. Join Pig as he learns...
Will Pig ever learn? He's an absolute cheat and quite the sore loser as well. But when Pig challenges his foot-long playmate, Trevor, to a kibble eating contest, he accidentally stuffs more than just food in his mouth. Lucky for Pig, Trevor knows wha...
Santa was coming! 'Twas bigger than big! No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world's greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly ...
The world's most self-centered pug wants to be the star of a fun photo shoot. He pushes his good friend, Trevor, out of the way and hogs all of the costumes. He is going to be the star! But when the photographer starts to favor Trevor, Pig must try e...
Pig was a pug, and I'm sorry to say, he would often tell lies just to get his own way. Pig the Pug tells lies to get what he wants and get Trevor the sausage dog in trouble. When Pig hatches a plan to get at the hidden treats in the back of the...
Pig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling series! In this hilarious adventure, Pig the Pug STINKS! Pig likes to be smelly, so he rolls around in the garbage, laps up spoiled milk, tracks dir...
Pig the Pug is causing havoc and hilarity as he travels around the world. Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, when he went on vacation he'd cause great dismay. Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and c...
An all-new Pig the Pug picture book from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Aaron Blabey.Pug was a Pug,and I'm sorry to say,he was shockingly lazy.Such a shameful display...Pig, the world's greediest pug, is back -- and he won't get off t...
Pig the Pug celebrates Halloween in this picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Aaron Blabey.Pig was a pugand I'm sorry to say,on Halloween nighthe'd get carried away...Pig, the world's greediest pug, is on the rampage for...
The laughter is nonstop as everyone's favorite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedience school in this picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Aaron Blabey.El mal comportamiento de Chancho finalmente lo ha metido en prob...
Pig the Pug is back in a silly, simple feelings-themed board book -- with mylar mirror!Perfect for sharing all year long, this board book introduces the littlest Pig the Pug fans to feelings and emotions. Is Pig cranky, happy, or sleepy? Plus, babies...
Pig the Pug is the new face of fashion in this hilarious sticker storybook! Pig the Pug is the most fashionable dog around. So he decides to show off his style by creating the most amazing fashion collection the world has ever seen! But when Pig t...
Pig the Pug is a greedy, self-centered dog who wants everything for himself—food, toys, attention, prizes—and refuses to share or play fair with Trevor, his kind, long-suffering dachshund friend/roommate. In each book, Pig's selfishness leads to a ridiculous situation: hoarding toys until they collapse on him, cheating in a kibble-eating contest and getting caught, lying about a mess and facing consequences, refusing to bathe until he stinks up the house, or sneaking out of obedience school. Trevor often tries to reason with Pig or gets dragged into the chaos, but Pig's stubbornness prevails until a funny mishap (a fall, a mess, public embarrassment) forces him to learn a simple lesson about sharing, honesty, kindness, sportsmanship, or good manners. The premise is consistent and reassuring: bad behavior has immediate, humorous repercussions, but Pig always gets another chance (and Trevor forgives him). The stories gently teach social-emotional skills without preaching—Pig's flaws are exaggerated for laughs, and resolutions are positive, showing growth (even if temporary). Themes include friendship, consequences, empathy, and the joy of cooperation.
Pig the Pug: The star—a greedy, selfish, sausage-obsessed pug with big eyes, a wrinkly face, and an insatiable appetite for more. He hoards, cheats, lies, and throws tantrums, but his over-the-top naughtiness makes him comical and endearing. Pig learns lessons the hard (and hilarious) way but remains lovably flawed.
- Trevor the Dachshund: Pig's patient, good-natured roommate—a long, low-slung sausage dog with a sweet expression. Trevor is kind, tries to reason with Pig, and often gets dragged into trouble but never holds grudges. He represents friendship, patience, and the voice of reason.
- Minor/recurring: No large cast—occasional background characters (owners, other dogs, contest judges) appear briefly. The focus stays on Pig and Trevor, with their dynamic driving every story.
The setting is a simple, cozy modern home shared by Pig and Trevor—a bright, colorful house with rooms full of toys, a kitchen for food antics, a bathroom for bath-time disasters, and a backyard or nearby spaces for outdoor mischief. The environment is everyday and relatable: dog beds, toy piles, dinner bowls, obedience school yards, and occasional holiday decorations or contest venues. No exotic locations—just a domestic world that feels familiar to kids. The focus stays tight on the two dogs and their immediate surroundings, keeping stories accessible and easy to follow. Illustrations fill every page with vibrant colors, exaggerated expressions, and funny details that extend the text.
The tone is playful, silly, and light-hearted—pure comedic fun with a gentle moral undercurrent. Blabey's rhyming text is bouncy and rhythmic, perfect for read-alouds, while the illustrations are bold, expressive, and full of energy: Pig's dramatic facial expressions, over-the-top tantrums, and slapstick accidents deliver big laughs. The humor is physical and situational—falls, messes, embarrassed pugs—never mean-spirited. Lessons are clear but subtle: sharing is better, lying gets you in trouble, kindness feels good. The books feel joyful and forgiving—Pig is naughty but lovable, Trevor is patient and sweet, and every story ends on an upbeat note with friendship intact. It's ideal for young children: funny, relatable, and reassuring, with no scary or sad elements.
Aaron Blabey's Pig the Pug series is a joyful, laugh-out-loud favorite for young children, delivering over a dozen rhyming picture books that pair bold illustrations with simple, relatable lessons about sharing, honesty, kindness, and good behavior. Through Pig's selfish antics and Trevor's patient friendship, the stories use slapstick humor and gentle comeuppances to teach social-emotional skills without ever feeling preachy. With vibrant art, bouncy rhymes, and lovable characters, the books are perfect for read-aloud giggles, bedtime routines, or classroom discussions—proving that even the greediest pug can learn (eventually) and that true friends stick around through every mess. A delightful, enduring series that brings big laughs and small lessons to little listeners everywhere.
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