Books like More tales of Amanda Pig by Jean Van Leeuwen
More Tales of Amanda Pig continues the beloved series about Amanda and her pig family. In these five chapters, noisy cousins arrive for lively visits while the family prepares a heartfelt gift—a stuffed toy—for Father’s birthday. The stories weave simple humor with gentle lessons about sharing, family visits, and the joy of receiving gifts.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Van Leeuwen
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