In the small town of Bakonneggs, France, the grumpy mayor, a pig named Melon de Plume, and a happy red rooster, Michael Le Souffl?, battle wits until they learn to enjoy April Fools' Day together.
a tale from Roman de Renard, written in the 12th century by Pierre de Saint-Cloud, and retold for this edition by the artist
Wallis, Diz
1991
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