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John Chester

Biography

John Chester spent the first twenty years of his career making documentary films. In addition to running their 214-acre regenerative farm, serving as farm manager with his wife, Molly Chester, John wrote and directed The Biggest Little Farm, an award-winning documentary about his and Molly’s move from city life to Apricot Lane Farms, and the Emmy Award-winning short films about the farm that have appeared on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday.” He and Molly live with their son, Beauden, on the farm, which is located outside of Santa Barbara, California.

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Saving Emma the Pig
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$1994
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · May 14, 2019

Saving Emma the Pig

A sick pig and her 17 piglets challenge a farm's heart and resolve.

40 pages· 463 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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$1994

Saving Emma the Pig

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A sick pig and her 17 piglets challenge a farm's heart and resolve.

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Sale price
$1994

Saving Emma the Pig

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A sick pig and her 17 piglets challenge a farm's heart and resolve.

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