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Three Little Cajun Pigs

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Three Cajun brothers find themselves in trouble when their mother kicks them out of the house - and they must build their own strong homes. But with Claude the gator lurking around, the homes must be strong enough to withstand a strong tail whack. Hilarious rhymes lend to read-aloud and zany drawings by Jim Harris bring to life a vivid remake of a classic.

Being a born and bred cajun, I was a little skeptical about how authentic it would be to the dialect. I was blown away. The dialect is spot-on. The story reminds me of a good Disney movie -- great spin on a classic story, fun for kids and enough one-liners to keep the parents in stitches! The writing is SO clever. I recommend this one for every cajun parent in particular, especially those who have left Louisiana like me, and want to give their kids a taste of the heritage! I also recommend Petite Rouge Riding Hood, although the Three Pigs is my fave.

It is such a cute version of the 3 Little Pigs! Petite Rouge is still #1 but this one is another winner by Mike Artell!

SINCE I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN LOUISIANA THIS BOOK IS JUST CUTE AS IT CAN BE. I ALWAYS TELL THE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS TO MY GRANDSONS AND NOW I CAN READ IT WITH THE CAJUN SLANG BECAUSE DEEP DOWN WITHIN THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A LITTLE CAJUN IN MY GRANDCHILREN EVEN THOUGH THEY DO NOT LIVE IN LOUSISANA

My husband (together with our 3-year old daughter) discovered this book at our local library, and it was so much fun that we read it every day until it had to go back. The only downside is that you might argue about who gets to read it aloud! We think that this book is so much fun (as is Petite Rouge, which we checked out subsequently) that we are buying it for our household for Christmas, as well as for all of our friends that have small children.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for a co-worker who collects pigs and has a pet pig herself. She is not form Cajun Country but I was born and raised in Louisiana so I thought it was a prefect fit. I read it before giving it to her and was utterly charmed! I now need a copy of my own! My friend was enchanted at the pictures and story as well. All and all a great purchase.

There is just one source of the original ''cajun'' childrens stories,,, and the author is it....
there is no better on the mkt....
Excellent art work, excellent writing, wonderfull story line...
Being from Louisiana and a Cajun myself,, me, I ought to know....he he.

My daughter (3.5) LOVES this book. We read it so often that she had it memorized within a few days and now insists on "reading" it to us. It is a bit tough to read at times due to the play on Cajun speech, but if you channel your inner Cajun, it is a really fun, poetic read.

I have the pigs and riding hood books. They are so funny. De tick ascent hits home, cher. Cajun stories at their best.

I bought this book for my niece. I haven't gotten a chance to read it to her yet, but I have read twice myself! The pictures are so cute, and the story is precious. I absoluetly love this book. Although I don't think he gives the correct pronunciation for Ulyss. The accent should be on the "U" like in the word useless