BEST BOTTOM

Have I shown you my beautiful tail? Peacock asks. Isn't it the loveliest you've ever seen? Pig proclaims that his pink corkscrew is even more charming. Soon, Donkey, Dog, Cat, Horse, Rabbit - the entire farm, in fact - are admiring the magnificence of their own tails. The question on everyone's mind is: who has the best tail in the barnyard? And with that, the contest begins. All the animals are ready to compete, but the winner comes as a big surprise to everyone!

Marjolein Pottie is a well-known and respected European illustrator. Her illustrations are notable for their bright, bold painted styles.

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