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In Allan Ahlberg’s playful tale, Esmeralda the pig belongs to Mrs. Harbottle’s gentle household and, oddly, her selfish ex‑husband Mr. Harbottle, who resents her presence. Mr. Harbottle’s plan to cook and eat Esmeralda sparks a comedic conflict as the pig’s fate hangs in the balance. Against a backdrop of whimsical, child‑friendly narration, the story examines the absurdity of ownership and the surprising tug‑of‑war between kindness and greed.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Allan Ahlberg
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