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In this lighthearted tale, a pig is determined to pen his own book. Each time he begins to write, the reader flips through the pages, distracting him and provoking a playful rebuke. The story highlights the friction between authorial intent and reader curiosity, inviting young readers to consider the rhythm of storytelling.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michaela Muntean
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