false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255577760m/2451036.jpg 2451036 2 The books feature two lovable and funny characters: an optimistic (and sometimes reckless) pig and a cautious, pessimistic elephant. Children who sat on their parents' laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take the plunge with these books to start reading on their own. Each book has been vetted by an early learning specialist. These sweet and surprising stories are a much-needed breath of fresh air in the early reader arena. In I Love My New Toy!, Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand new toy. But will an accidentally broken toy accidentally break a friendship? 2458230 3 6 2008 I Love My New Toy! (Elephant and Piggie) total:289|5:160|4:100|3:24|2:4|1:1| 289 1281 335 45 5 1 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 09 12:22:34 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 09 12:25:54 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Tue Nov 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 17:22:38 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 17:33:43 -0800 2009
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