The Pig That is Not a Pig / 
El Cerdo Que No es Cerdo

English/Spanish Children's Book

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Written by:  María Luisa Retana Illustrated by: Marian Weaver 8 1/2" X 11", 32 pgs Hard cover, full color with pen and black ink illustrations Ages: 5-8  ISBN 0-9652920-8-8 Price $9.95     Note: When ordering multiple titles, close the cart window before ordering next product to property calculate your order. Order by Mail

The Pig That Is Not a Pig/El cerdo que no es cerdo is an accurate story about the life of the wild javelina. The information that children can gather about the life and ways of these javelinas, both as adults and young piglings, is interesting and factual...and, the pen and ink illustrations by Marian Weaver are delightful. Young readers will enjoy searching the pages for other desert critters and delight in the night scenes where javelinas scare domestic animals.  This Southwest Nature title is recommended to any elementary teacher who wants to expand his or her library offerings in the area of science or animals of the Southwest deserts.