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Hanukkah Bear

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Bubba Brayna’s legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna—who does not see or hear very well—mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the door—it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for dinner. But there are no latkes left—and together, they finally figure out who really ate them. Lively illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, portraying the sprightly Bubba Brayna and her very hungry guest, accompany this instant family favorite, a humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel’s earlier classic tale, The Chanukkah Guest. A traditional recipe for latkes is included in the back matter, along with interesting, digestible facts about the history and traditions of Hanukkah. A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Winner, this book is perfect for a holiday story time with children— either in the classroom or at home, as an introduction for young readers to the traditions and customs of Hanukkah, and as a classic to return to year after year.

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Holiday House

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0823429717

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9780823429714

A Picture for Marc

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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A Picture for Marc

By: Eric A. Kimmel

GROWING UP IN Russia in the late 1800s, Marc Chagall doesn't know what art is. He doesn't even know what drawing is until one of hisschoolmates shows him how to trace a picture in a magazine. Marc tries it himself, then decides to pull pictures out of his own mind - his Uncle Noah on the roof, giant chickens, flying cows, happy men with fiddles, and women with lambs. Suddenly Marc knows what he wants to do with his life. He wants to be an artist!

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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0307542092

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9780307542090

Whale of a Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Whale of a Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Scarlett and Sam are back again in a twist on the biblical adventure tale of Jonah and the whale. When the twins take Grandma Mina's special carpet to be cleaned and repaired, they encounter a strange person who steps on the rug and disappears! Scarlett and Sam follow him back through time to ancient Israel, where they find themselves on a ship. Why have they been sent back in time to this ship on a stormy sea? Soon the answer comes. The man is Jonah and they're in the story of Jonah and the whale! Sam and Scarlett know that they must do what the ship's captain cannot—get Jonah overboard—even if that means that they must go overboard, too!

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Kar-Ben Publishing ®

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1541565940

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9781541565944

A Horn for Louis

Louis Armstrong - as a kid!

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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A Horn for Louis

Louis Armstrong - as a kid!

By: Eric A. Kimmel

How did famous New Orleans jazz trumpet player Louis Armstrong get his first horn? Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real instrument. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mother pay the rent, every day he rode a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing a tin horn and collecting stuff people didn’t want. Then one day, the junk wagon passed a pawn shop with a gleaming brass trumpet in the window. . . . With messages about hard work, persistence, hope, tolerance, cooperation, trust, and friendship, A Horn for Louis is perfect for aspiring young musicians and nonfiction fans alike! History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

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0307530957

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9780307530950

A Spotlight for Harry

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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A Spotlight for Harry

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Harry Weiss—later known as Harry Houdini—is enthralled when the circus comes to his Wisconsin town. He loves all the acts, but his favorites are the tightrope and the amazing trick where a man hangs from a rope by his teeth! Harry and his brother decide to try circus tricks in a nearby barn, and although Harry’s headstrong determination leads him into trouble, it also opens up a whole new world. In this evocative story, Eric A. Kimmel tells how Harry Weiss discovered his love for performing, many years before he became world famous. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

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0375856978

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9780375856976

I Want a Real Bike in Oregon

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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I Want a Real Bike in Oregon

By: Eric A. Kimmel

A picture book highlighting scenic rides through some of Oregon's most beautiful sites, I Want a Real Bike in Oregon is the perfect book for the young cyclist who is ready for a new bike. From award-winning author Eric A. Kimmel with whimsical art by Josh Cleland, the book includes illustrations of popular bikes, including the tandem bike, the road bike, the folding bike, and more, plus tips on how to choose your first real two-wheeler.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513261401

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Joha Makes a Wish

A Middle Eastern Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Joha Makes a Wish

A Middle Eastern Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Joha finds a magic stick and learns that you don't always get what you wish for

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Marshall Cavendish

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076145599X

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9780761455998

Gabriel's Horn

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Gabriel's Horn

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! A mysterious soldier appears at the door hands Gabriel a tarnished horn, and disappears. As the years go by, Gabriel's family prospers and they, in turn, help their neighbors. Could their good luck have something to do with the soldier or the horn?

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Millbrook Press

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1512488895

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9781512488890

Medio Pollito

A Spanish Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Medio Pollito

A Spanish Tale

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Through an adventure, Medio Pollito discovers that even though he is a half chick, he has a whole heart.

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761457054

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9780761457053

Nicanor's Gate

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Nicanor's Gate

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Set in biblical times, the story of Nicanor's Gate—one of the entrances to the Temple in Jerusalem—shows how a man's faith is important to living a happy, fulfilled life. Nicanor, a wealthy merchant from Alexandria, is thrilled when King Herod calls on him to assist in rebuilding the ruined Temple in Jerusalem. Nicanor orders massive, beautifully intricate doors to be built, especially for the Eastern Gate of the Temple, but disaster strikes while the gates are being shipped from Alexandria to Jerusalem. To escape sinking, the ship must reduce its load, and one of the doors is pushed into the sea. But a miracle happens: the heavy door surfaces, is recovered from the sea, and installed as an entrance to the Temple area.

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Millbrook Press

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1728405424

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Joseph and the Sabbath Fish

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Joseph and the Sabbath Fish

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Joseph always welcomes guests to his Sabbath table, while his greedy neighbor Judah scoffs at Joseph’s generosity. Even as his fortunes decline, Joseph’s door remains open. But times change and Judah turns to his Joseph for help. A very special fish helps Joseph save the day.

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Kar-Ben Publishing ™

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1512490563

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9781512490565

The Three Latkes

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The Three Latkes

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Once upon a time there were three latkes, a red latke, a yellow latke and a gold latke. On the first night of Hanukkah they began talking excitedly. When three Hanukkah latkes fight over which of them tastes the best, the winner is decided by the family cat. Which will he choose? The excited latkes can’t wait to find out, but perhaps they should be careful what they wish for!

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Lerner Digital ™

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1728439515

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The Gingerbread Man

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The Gingerbread Man

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Convinced that he can outrun any danger, the freshly-baked gingerbread man fails to appreciate that a very fast runner is no match for a very sly fox.

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1430130067

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The Three Little Tamales

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The Three Little Tamales

By: Eric A. Kimmel

In this variation of "The Three Little Pigs" set in the Southwest, three little tamales escape from a restaurant before they can be eaten, and set up homes in the prairie, cornfield, and desert.

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761455191

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9780761455196

Anansi's Party Time

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Anansi's Party Time

By: Eric A. Kimmel

....Jerry Terheyden's narration alternates between the slow pace of a turtle and the bounce of an exuberant spider.... Balloons filing with air and underwater bubbles are among the fitting sound effects." -AudioFile Magazine

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1430129786

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Hanukkah Bear

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Hanukkah Bear

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Holiday House

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0823429717

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Hank and Gertie

A Pioneer Hansel and Gretel Story

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Hank and Gertie

A Pioneer Hansel and Gretel Story

By: Eric A. Kimmel

From award-winning author Eric A. Kimmel with gorgeous, brightly patterned illustrations from artist Mara Penny, Hank and Gertie brings a modern twist to the classic Hansel and Gretel folktale combined with the high-adventure landscape of the Oregon Trail. While taking a break from their journey out west, Hank and Gertie lose their way back to their covered wagon and stumble upon the most glorious house made of candy. Little do they know there’s a dangerous witch lurking nearby, and she’s got her eye on the two hungry and vulnerable children.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513261231

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Anansi and the Magic Stick

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Anansi and the Magic Stick

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal

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Lerner Publishing Group

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1430129743

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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Anansi the Spider, a master trickster, uses the powers of a magical rock to dupe his neighbors...a musical introduction sets the mood...the text of the book is read clearly and expressively."-Booklist

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1430129751

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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

25th Anniversary Edition

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

25th Anniversary Edition

By: Eric A. Kimmel

The classic Hanukkah tale, shared by families all around the world-- now available in a beautiful anniversary edition. A Caldecott Honor book. A gift edition of this title is also available, featuring a slipcase and fold-out poster. (ISBN: 9780823452552) An original tale featuring a traditional Jewish folk hero, this clever story, which received a Sydney Taylor Honor, has been a family favorite for decades! On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives not a single candle is lit. A band of frightful goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all! Hershel vows to help them. Using his wits, the clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night. But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale? Trina Schart Hyman’s leering goblins are equal parts terrifying and ridiculous as they match wits with Hershel, trying to keep him from lighting the menorah and celebrating Hanukkah. This beautiful 25th Anniversary Edition includes an insightful afterword from the author and publisher explaining the book's origins, and remembering Trina Schart Hyman, the illustrator who brought the tale to life. This classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud. For more tales of this clever folk hero, read The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol— another collaboration between master storyteller Eric A. Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman. Caldecott Honor Book ALA Notable Children’s Book NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts A Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book Colorado Children’s Book Award Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award

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0823432203

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The McElderry Book of Greek Myths

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The McElderry Book of Greek Myths

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A retelling of some classic Greek myths for younger readers.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416915346

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9781416915348

Hiss-s-s-s!

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Hiss-s-s-s!

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Omar wants a snake more than anything, but his mom is unenthusiastic to say the least. However, the family strikes a compromise: Omar can get a corn snake; but it must stay inside his room, where his mom will not have to set eyes on it. So when Arrow escapes, Omar has to keep it a secret. But with an inquisitive little sister and parents mindful of odd behavior, it's not easy.

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0823427285

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9780823427284

Escape from Egypt

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Escape from Egypt

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Grandma Mina's Persian carpet sends twins Scarlett and Sam to Egypt in the time of Moses, where they come to understand that every Jew was part of the first Passover, and just what made it different from all other nights.

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Kar-Ben Publishing

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1467738514

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9781467738514

Anansi Goes Fishing

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Anansi Goes Fishing

By: Eric A. Kimmel

Anansi the Spider's plan to trick his friend Turtle into doing all the work while he teaches Anansi to catch fish somehow gets turned around. While Anansi doesn't learn his lesson, he does learn the invaluable skill of weaving.

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Lerner Publishing Group

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1430129778

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The Runaway Tortilla

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The Runaway Tortilla

By: Eric A. Kimmel

A sassy tortilla, so light she jumps off the griddle, leads an elaborate game of chase through the desert while taunting a passel of critters—two horned toads, three donkeys, four jackrabbits, five rattlesnakes, and six buckaroos. But has she met her match in Señor Coyote?

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194182188X

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Little Britches and the Rattlers

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Little Britches and the Rattlers

By: Eric A. Kimmel

A clever little girl outwits seven rattlesnakes

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761454322

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9780761454328

Anansi and the Talking Melon

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Anansi and the Talking Melon

By: Eric A. Kimmel

The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening situations." - Booklist

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143012976X

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Search for Shamir

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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Search for Shamir

By: Eric A. Kimmel

A close encounter with Grandma Mina's time-traveling carpet sends Scarlett and Sam to ancient Jerusalem, where some very important people need their help. The twins meet the prophet Nathan, the warrior Benayahu ben Yehoiada, and even King Solomon himself, the wisest ruler of all time. But Solomon has a big problem that even his wisdom can't solve. God wants him to build the Temple, but it can't be done without the mythical insect called the shamir. It's up to the twins to find the shamir—even if that means facing off against the king of the demons.

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Kar-Ben Publishing ™

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1541517091

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The Old Woman and Her Pig

By: Eric A. Kimmel

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The Old Woman and Her Pig

By: Eric A. Kimmel

When her newly bought pig won't go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so that she can get home that night.

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