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When Mrs. Piggott, the loving and supportive mother, decides to leave unexpectedly, her family is left to grapple with the reality of her absence. From the strained relationships to the loss of her guiding hand, the story explores the unspoken support and unifying bond of a mother to her children.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Anthony Browne
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