Dick King-Smith’s classic story of Babe the sheep-herding pig is back with a charming new cover to win over a new generation of readers!
When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget’s thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops. But before long, Babe reveals a talent no one could have expected: he can handle Farmer Hogget’s stubborn flock better than any sheepdog ever could! When Farmer Hogget enters Babe in the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials, everyone, including his wife, thinks he is a fool. But he believes in Babe. Now it’s just up to Babe to convince everyone else to believe in a sheep-pig!
An ALA Notable Book
A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book
A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book
An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
An NCTE Teachers’ Choice
“A hilarious fantasy about a plucky piglet that learns how to tend sheep, Babe is a barnyard charmer.” —The Washington Post on the film adaptation
“An animal fantasy which will inevitably be compared to Charlotte’s Web. . . . A splendid book.” —The Horn Book, starred review
“Impossible to resist.” —Booklist, starred review
“One of the most delightful children’s authors.” —The Guardian on Dick King-Smith
- ISBN10 0679873937
- ISBN13 9780679873938
- Publish Date 18 July 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Random House USA Children's Books
- Format Paperback (US Digest)
- Pages 128
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780679873938