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Old Pig

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Old Pig by Ron Brooks and Margaret Wild is a tender, poignant story about the bond between a loving grandmother pig and her granddaughter. As Old Pig begins to slow down, she teaches her granddaughter valuable lessons about appreciating the simple, beautiful moments in life. This heartwarming tale gently introduces young children to themes of love, loss, and the importance of treasuring time with loved ones.
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Old Pig

A tender, poignant picture story about how to say goodbye. Celebrating twenty years of this treasured classic from two highly acclaimed picture book makers.

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Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast.

Calmly, she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk - looking and listening, smelling and tasting.

Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know.

A tender story of living and loving, giving and receiving; a glorious celebration of the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760293895

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 January 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks are acclaimed for their thoughtful, award-winning children's books, which have been published with great success in many countries: Fox, CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2001, Rosie and Tortoise, The Dream of the Thylacine, Honour Book CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2012, and On the Day You Were Born. Margaret Wild has been the recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award and the Lady Cutler Award for her contributions to Australian Literature. Ron Brooks is an acclaimed illustrator of classic picture books. His memoir is Drawn from the Heart.

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