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K-3
Illustrated by
Poly Bernatene.
When pond frogs discover a croaking piglet in their midst, they assume he is teasing them by using their sound. Other animals offer opinions but it isn't until they all consult with the wise old beetle that they realize the pig just wants a friend. Bernatene's playful, saturated watercolors bring life and humor to the slightly strained text.