Pig’s New Bed

Pig’s New Bed is a fun and thoughtful picture book that supports early childhood learning, following the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Its playful story, rhyming words, and engaging pictures help children grow in many ways.

Outcome 1: Sense of Identity

Pig is growing and cared for by a loving family. This helps children feel safe and understand their own emotions and changes as they grow.

Outcome 2: Connection and Contribution

The family works together to find a bed for Pig. When Pig takes Spikey’s basket, Spikey feels sad. This teaches children about sharing, fairness, and thinking about others’ feelings.

Outcome 3: Wellbeing

The gentle story and humour make children feel calm and happy. Pig’s need for rest helps children talk about sleep, routines, and taking care of themselves.

Outcome 4: Confident Learners

The repeating story pattern helps children guess what happens next and think about size and space. Finding Erick the Snail in the pictures encourages focus, curiosity, and learning through play.

Outcome 5: Communication

The rhymes and repeated phrases like “Grow, Grow… GROW!” help children with sounds and words. Talking about where Erick is hiding builds storytelling and descriptive language.

In Summary

Pig’s New Bed is a joyful story that supports children’s development in identity, wellbeing, learning, and communication. Erick the Snail adds a fun, interactive element that keeps children engaged and helps them learn through observation and play.