{"product_id":"the-thirteenth-piglet-a-picture-book-hardcover","title":"The Thirteenth Piglet: A Picture Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrée Poulin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartina Tonello\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Thirteenth Piglet\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture book by author Andrée Poulin and illustrator Martina Tonello, the last piglet of a large litter courageously finds his own sense of belonging. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thirteen, the last piglet of a litter of 13, loves to play and help out around the farm. But he soon realizes that his mother can only feed 12 of her piglets at the same time, which, unfortunately, leaves no room for him. Suddenly, life seems very unfair! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gripped by his literal hunger, Thirteen discovers that a different kind of hunger will drive him to find the solution to take his place among his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Readers will empathize with this pig and hopefully learn to not give up.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf she could, \u003cb\u003eAndrée Poulin\u003c\/b\u003e would read from morning to night--in fact, her love of reading is what brought her to writing in the first place. After working as a journalist for many years, she went into international development, then began writing picture books and novels dealing with friendship, empathy, tolerance, poverty, and solidarity. Poulin is a TD Canadian Children's Literature Award winner and three-time Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award finalist. Recent books include\u003ci\u003e Burying the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e That's Not Hockey!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Biggest Poutine in the World\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartina Tonello\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and an apprentice carpenter. She loves to discover hidden treasures, such as secret pathways in forests or villages tucked away in valleys. Born in Padova, Italy, in 1993, she now resides in Bologna, where she spends her time crafting stories and hosting workshops for children. Tonello has worked with several Italian publishing houses, including Electa Kids, Edizioni Piemme, and Editoriale Scienza. \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 10.31 x 7.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766091219232,"sku":"9781990252150","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c30f952946be20e06730e1246104db9f.webp?v=1780285230","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-thirteenth-piglet-a-picture-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}