
By John Chester, Jennifer L. Meyer (Illustrator)
A sick pig and her 17 piglets challenge a farm's heart and resolve.
At Apricot Lane Farm, Emma the pig arrives ready to give birth but falls ill, leaving Farmer John and his team to care for her 17 piglets. As they struggle to nurture the newborns and heal Emma, they discover the true power of love and friendship. Can they save Emma and her family, or will the challenges prove too great? This heartwarming tale explores the bonds between animals and humans, revealing the farm's unique magic.
Welcome to Apricot Lane Farm, a unique world full of true stories about heartwarming animals’ relationships and the special people who care for them. When Emma the pig arrives at the Apricot Lane Farm, she is about to give birth to piglets. But she is also sick, and after her seventeen babies arrive, Emma is unable to care for them. Taking care of seventeen piglets and a sick mama pig are a challenge for Farmer John and his team. But the cure for Emma reminds them what is most important—for pigs and for humans: love and friendship.
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