Old Pig and Granddaughter do everything together. They share the chores and live happily. But one morning, Old Pig doesn’t get up and have breakfast, leaving Granddaughter to do the chores alone. The next day, Old Pig says her goodbyes to everything – taking Granddaughter on a special walk, showing her how special and lovely the world is. They spend Old Pig’s last night together.
Old Pig’s death is not mentioned in the text, but is shown in the final illustration. Although death not mentioned, the preparatory process is beautiful, and Ron Brooks has squeezed an amazing amount of emotion into the illustrations.
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