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When Pigs Fly

by Valerie Coulman · 2001

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Ralph's father tells him he can have a new bicycle "when pigs fly." Instead of giving up, our optimistic and resourceful hero cheerfully tries to get his curly-tailed pals airborne.

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This Canadian bestseller was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award for Illustration.

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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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