Penny Pig and the Ready Basket

By Andrew Ford

A cheerful family outing becomes a gentle lesson in wisdom, responsibility, and love.

Penny Pig is excited for supper outdoors at Clover Hill. The day is bright, the sky is clear, and everything feels easy. As Penny helps pack the basket, her mother asks her to bring a water bottle, an extra sweater, and a little lantern. But Penny decides some things are not worth carrying. After all, the weather looks perfect.

Then the wind changes.

As the walk home grows colder, darker, and harder than Penny expected, Penny begins to understand that good counsel is a gift: and that being prepared is one way to care for others. With help from her family and kind examples from those around her, she learns to tell the truth about her mistake, help where she can, and choose better the next time.

Penny Pig and the Ready Basket is a warm, reassuring story about honesty, thoughtful preparation, cheerful service, and second chances. Told with tenderness and heart, it shows young readers that small wise choices can make hard moments lighter, and that being ready does not take away peace: it helps protect it.

Perfect for children ages 6-8, families, classrooms, libraries, and read-aloud time, this meaningful story encourages kids to listen well, think ahead, and understand that love often looks like being ready before trouble comes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1972034111
• ISBN13: 9781972034118
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Andrew S. Ford
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3