The Conceited Little Pig by G. Boare
The Conceited Little Pig is a delightful children’s story about a pig who is so full of himself that he believes he is better than everyone else. He is so sure of himself that he refuses to listen to anyone else’s advice. When the other animals in the barnyard try to help him, he scoffs at their ideas and insists that he knows best. But when a fox comes to the barnyard, the pig learns a valuable lesson about humility and friendship. The story is full of humor and teaches children the importance of being humble and listening to others. It is a great book for children of all ages and is sure to bring a smile to their faces.
By G. Boare · First published 1909 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fable, Humor · 777 words
First lines
There were six little pigs, as I've heard people say, Went out with their mother-pig walking one day, The sun shone so bright, and the air was so free, They might all have been happy, as happy could be.
And so they all were, except one little brother, Who thought he was wiser, poor thing, than his mother, And was always contriving some nonsense to chatter, And, when she reproved him, said, "What does it matter?"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G. Boare
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fable, Humor, Fantasy
- Length: 777 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book suggests a story aimed at children, and the author's name is not well-known, which suggests that the book is likely a children's story.
- Fable — The title of the book suggests a moral lesson, which is a common feature of fables.
- Humor — The title of the book suggests a humorous story, which is a common feature of fables.
- Fantasy — Fables often contain elements of fantasy, such as talking animals or magical events.
Tags
pig · conceit · pride · humor · children's literature · animal characters · friendship · self-discovery · morals · illustrated · adventure · growth