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Florentine and Pig

by Eva Katzler

Illustrator: Jess Mikhail

Ages: 6+

Published: 2012

Publisher: Bloomsbury

ISBN: 978-1-59990-847-2

Keywords: Read-Aloud

Uh oh! Florentine planned a picnic, but Pig ate the last apple. Will they be able to have the outing anyway? Pig bravely saves the day. Action-supporting art in mixed media.