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Little Pig Saves the Ship
written and illustrated by David Hyde Costello
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 978-1-58089-715-0
Keywords: Grandfathers and Grandsons, Diversity, Family
Unable to attend sailing camp with his siblings, Little Pig's Poppy builds him a sailboat and Little Pig surprises everyone with his sailing acumen. Watercolor and ink illustrations.