How to Swallow a Pig

\"A highly enjoyable mix of science and humor.\" —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Escape into the animal kingdom in this visually stunning and clever nonfiction book about animal behavior by Caldecott Honor-winning duo Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.

In the latest eye-catching dive into the kingdom of Animalia, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page reveal the skills animals use to survive in the wild in an imaginative and humorous how-to format.

With step-by-step instructions, readers learn about specific behaviors; how to catch thousands of fish like a humpback whale or how to sew up a nest like a tailorbird. This fascinating and fun illustrated nonfiction melds science, art, biology, and the environment together in a detailed and well-researched book about animals who live and survive in our world today.

This isn’t your average nature book—it’s a hilarious, illustrated series of instruction manuals for living in the wild.

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Learn how to swallow a pig like a python, sew a nest like a tailorbird, or even repel insects like a capuchin monkey.
• Funny Nonfiction: A laugh-out-loud guide that makes learning about animal behavior and biology an unforgettable adventure for young readers.
• Perfect for Read Alouds: With its engaging how-to format and surprising animal facts, this book is a fantastic choice for story time at home or in the classroom.
• Stunning Collage Art: From the Caldecott Honor-winning duo Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, featuring their signature, eye-catching cut-paper collage illustrations.