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34 pp.
| Atheneum |
September, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-1287-3$7.99
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Olivia the pig recalls her visit to the circus and how she filled in for the performers who stayed home sick. This board book edition, although smaller than the original, is large enough for Falconer's illustrations to be shown to good effect. The question remains if the board book audience can appreciate the sophisticated humor.