The Dog who lied to the Pig

Jul 17, 2026

"The Dog who lied to the Pig" is an adapted story based on "The Dog that tricked the Pig" from Papua New Guinea, developed to encourage new readers. Written in Solomon's Pijin, this freely distributable book is suitable for home, school, and adult literacy classes. It should not be sold for profit. The narrative begins with a man who digs a hole in the ground, hoping to catch pigs. However, the hole fills with water instead of catching any pigs. A thirsty dog discovers the water-filled hole. The story originates from LASI and SILA, with illustrations by John Tahiawa, and development assistance from SIL Australia. The adaptation aims to promote reading literacy with accessible language and distribution principles.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages27

Reading Time42 min

About this book

The Dog who lied to the Pig

FAQs

What is the origin of "The Dog who lied to the Pig"?

The story is an adaptation of "The Dog that tricked the Pig" from Papua New Guinea, developed by LASI with assistance from SIL Australia.

What is the purpose of this book?

The book has been developed and adapted to encourage reading among new readers and promote literacy.

What are the distribution terms for this book?

The book should not be sold for profit. It can be adapted or built upon, but the resulting work must be distributed under the same or similar license to the original.

Jul 17, 2026

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