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The Thirteenth Piglet
Picture book
The last piglet of a large litter courageously finds his own sense of belonging.
Thirteen is the last piglet born in a litter of 13. Energetic and helpful, he loves life on the farm. But soon he discovers that his mother can only feed twelve piglets at once—leaving no space for him. Life suddenly feels unfair and lonely. But as he grapples with his hunger, Thirteen uncovers a different kind of need: the hunger to belong. It’s this hunger that drives him to find his place in the world—and in his family.
- A heartfelt story exploring exclusion, resilience, and the deep human need for belonging.
- Beautiful illustrations and thoughtful storytelling that resonate with both children and adults.
Publisher:
Comme des géants (France)
Target:
0 - 5
Year:
2022
Author
Martina Tonello
Martina Tonello is an illustrator with experience in woodworking. She was born in 1993 and lives in the Apennine Mountains near Bologna, where she explores the woods in search of animals and stories. As both an author and illustrator of picture books, she has published with various publishers, including Terre di Mezzo, Camelozampa, Mondadori ElectaKids, Comme des géants, and Milky Way Picture Book.
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