This retold, non-violent version of The Three Pigs takes place in the Southwest. Miguel, the cleverest of the pigs, sees through the wolf's artificially sugared tricks, and ultimately destroys the wolf's power to deceive others.
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Grade K-2-Winner of the 1998 Tom s Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, this book offers a spicy retelling of the familiar tale of the three little pigs. In this version, they are named Nacho, Tito, and Miguel. They eat fresh tortillas and roast corn. They cook green chile stew (recipe included) and prefer to dress in zoot suits, cowboy hats, and guayaberas (a traditional men's shirt). The landscape they inhabit is definitely Southwestern, as are their speech patterns. Violence has been toned down from the original folk tale. Although the wolf, Jos?, still dreams of eating the pigs ("Chicharrones and carnitas sound good!") the most violent scene shows the wolf getting bowled over by a runaway barrel. The excellent illustrations are entertaining, intelligent, and witty, offering lots of visual jokes and cross-cultural references to the likes of Elvis Presley, Frida Kahlo, C?sar Ch vez, and Cantinflas. The moderate use of Spanglish in the English text will irritate some readers and delight others. This book is meant to be read out loud. Aside from the recipe for green chile stew, it also offers costume ideas for classroom plays, a glossary, and biographical notes about the author. Highly recommended for all bookstore and library collections. M.O.B.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish
Original Language: Spanish
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Los Tres Cerdos- Mucho Bueno,
By Pat (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Los tres cerdos / The Three Pigs: Nacho, Tito y Miguel (Hardcover)
'Los Tres Cerdos' is an absolutely brilliant bilingual book. Bobbi Salinas has created an excellent socio/political version of the classic 'Three Little Pigs'. It is full of good humor, exquisite southwestern illustrations, and intelligently presented morality lessons. Side-by-side translated English/Spanish text is an excellent learning tool for children of all ages. The detailed images, full of local venacular in both languages, are a fine read in their own right. I love it as a former Hawaii, New York City and currently Albuquerque resident/artist. I believe you will too.I bought this book in 1998 for the original $17.95. I just paid $24.99 and am very happy to have replaced the first copy I gave as a gift to a child. NOTE: It is such ashame thatthis book is out-of-print and some vendors are asking outrageous prices (up to $398.). Please someone reprint, so more people can enjoy this great book!
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Story and illustrations are wonderful. Condiiton of the book was poor, but it was a difficult title to obtain, so I am glad I could buy one.
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Awesome connection to language!,
This review is from: Los tres cerdos / The Three Pigs: Nacho, Tito y Miguel (Hardcover)
What a fantastic wonderful bilingual book! The book, The Three Pigs: Nacho, Tito and Miguel, connects the spanish culture and the English language so well; its such a wonderful side by side translated English/Spanish text. The book also has a Spanish/English glossary in the back and it great for a child to learn a new language! Each pig has their own uniqueness and talents. The illustrations are awesome and really attracted me as a reader... I have to admit I do judge a book by the illustrations and this book won me over!
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