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Jillian Jiggs proudly creates and displays a collection of charming toy pigs. When a buyer arrives, she plans to sell them. But seeing each pig sparkle with her affection, Jillian realizes she cannot part with them. She must find a way to keep her beloved companions while resolving the unexpected sales dilemma.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Phoebe Gilman
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