“A story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun.”— Kirkus Reviews

The first book in the vibrant and laugh-out-loud funny early reader What This Story Needs series is perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems!

What this story needs is a pig in a wig, on a boat in a moat with a frog, a dog, and a goat on a log...

As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic, funny read-aloud about friendship.

What this reader needs are all the books in the series!

• What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush
• What This Story Needs Is a Munch and a Crunch
• What This Story Needs Is a Bang and a Clang
• What This Story Needs Is a Vroom and a Zoom