COUSIN JOHN - THE STORY OF A BOY AND A SMALL SMART PIG IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Walter Paine's Cousin John: the Story of a Boy and a Small Smart Pig takes young readers to a time when dogs roamed unleashed and ice was delivered in blocks by beefy men with iron tongs. Bert Dodson's charming illustrations bring the bygone era to life and highlight key points in the story. Due to be published in September 2006, an advance review copy is enclosed for your consideration. A simple, elegant tale set in Brookline, Massachusetts a generation or two ago, Cousin John is about awakening and discovery, animals and humans, as experienced by a lonely, curious boy and his pet pig who become the talk of the town. A true story, Cousin John exemplifies that magic moment in childhood Graham Greene noted, when the door opens and lets the future in. Features Summary A charming, reflective, true story of a child and his unique companion. A small smart pig and a curious boy discover the world together. Author Bert Dodson (Illustrator), Walter Paine (Author) Publisher Bunker Hill Publishing Release date 20060829 Pages 95 ISBN 1-59373-057-8 ISBN 13 978-1-59373-057-4