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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.