Kirkus Reviews Boisterous digital renderings capture the figures glee as they go their own ways for an effect that spotlights the twice-told tales whirlwind qualities. Will leave readers as happy as a pig in mud. The Three Pigs is a childrens picture book that was written and illustrated by David Wiesner.

Review Quotes Those who love to make up their own stories will be inspired, and readers who march to the beats of their own drums will be delighted. It starts with the story of the 3 Little Pigs, as the wolf blows the houses made of straw and sticks down go get a snack. Last but not least is Alison, the fourth pig, who is ready to bring some flair to this story-if only she can get the narrator to agree to a few changes.And what about that wolf? Grab your jetpacks and get ready for this rollicking retelling of the popular tale.

Then we have Alvin, whose dream is to be.a pumpkin. Next, theres Alfred, who wants to be an actor and wouldnt dream of getting his hands dirty. Hes got a BIG problem with building a home out of flimsy straw. Book Synopsis Meet the three (ahem-four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale: First, theres Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder. Last but not least is Alison, the fourth pig, who is ready to bring some flair to this story, if only she can get the narrator to agree to a few changes.And what about that WOLF?-Jacket flap. B The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by John Scieszka (Puffin Books, 1996). Don t miss this Caldecott Award winning retelling stocked with incredible pictures and a super-zany plotline. B The Three Pigs by David Wiesner (Clarion Books, 2001). Hes got a BIG problem with building a home out of flimsy straw. Via funny dialogue and exuberant cartoons, Marshall breathes new life into this favorite. About the Book Meet the three (ahem- four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale: First, theres Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder.

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