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The Three Ninja Pigs

by Corey Rosen Schwartz

Illustrator: Dan Santat

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2012

Publisher: Putnam/Penguin

ISBN: 978-0-399-25514-4

Keywords: Martial Arts, Read-Aloud

Through diligent mastery of self defense techniques, the third pig succeeds where her brothers failed and outrivals the wolf. Clever rhymed text and colorful engaging illustrations. Glossary.