
Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco
A pig dons elegant gowns, fooling everyone and becoming the town's sensation.
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When elegant pianist Ginger leaves town, her pampered pig, Petunia, seizes the chance to shine. Slipping into Ginger's glamorous gowns, Petunia flawlessly impersonates her owner, charming everyone and stirring up delightful chaos. As Petunia becomes the unexpected toast of the town, she hilariously proves that you truly are what you wear. Will Ginger's return reveal the truth, or has Petunia found her own spotlight?
Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active–and what style! “You are what you wear” is her motto. But Ginger’s greatest passion is her pet pig, Petunia, whom she pampers endlessly. When Ginger is called out of town for a performance, Petunia is left on her own. Donning Ginger’s stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger’s motto that you really are what you wear.
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