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~ Eugene Trivizas (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) "Once upon a time, there were three cuddly little wolves with soft fur and fluffy tails who lived with their mother..." (more)
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A talented team ingeniously up-ends the classic tale of the three little pigs, and the laugh-out-loud results begin with the opening illustration--a mother wolf lounges in bed, her hair in curlers and her toenails freshly polished, with her three fluffy, cuddly offspring gathered round. The wolf siblings, amply warned about the big bad pig, construct their first house of sturdy brick, a medium which resists the pig's huffing and puffing but is no match for his sledgehammer. Their abodes become progressively more fortress-like, and the pig's implements of destruction, correspondingly, grow heftier, until the wolves try another tack and weave a house of flowers. The fragrance so intoxicates and tames the pig that he and the wolves live together happily ever after. In his English-language debut (see note, p. 55), Trivizas laces the text with funny, clever touches, from an ensemble of animals who obligingly donate whatever building materials the wolves require, to the wolves' penultimate, armor-plated residence replete with a "video entrance phone" over which the pig can relay his formulaic threats. Oxenbury's watercolors capture the story's broad humor and add a wealth of supplementary details, with exquisite renderings of the wolves' comic temerity and the pig's bellicose stances. Among the wittiest fractured fairytales around. Ages 5-10.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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PreSchool-Grade 3. A menacing pig is thwarted by three endearing young wolves in this new twist on the porcine favorite. Three cheers for these frisky, frolicking creatures?and for the swine who learns the joy of friendship and beauty.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: McElderry (April 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 068981528X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689815287
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wolf-friendly revision!, January 24, 2004
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As a kid, I loved wolves and hated the Three Little Pigs. So this funny, wolf-friendly revision of the creepy old classic really tickles me! It begins with Mama Wolf sending her doting pups off into the wide world with the warning: "Beware of the Big Bad Pig!" Keeping Mama's message in mind, the trio decides to build a strong house for protection from the boorish boar. The three fluffy, friendly, refined little wolves are never named, but I like to call them Frasier, Niles, and Daphne. The pig, a burly bully of a construction-worker, could be named Brutus. Safe in the yard of their new brick home, the little wolves play a spirited game of squash. Suddenly the swaggering swine shows up! In a reversal of the original tale, the Big Bad Pig pounds on the wolves' door and demands to come in, while they quaver, "Not by the hair on our chinny-chin-chins!" Then, using his construction hardware, the pig destroys the brick house, and the wolves flee with their fluffy tails between their legs! As the three little wolves build progressively massive fortresses, the big bad pig employs heavy ground-breaking and demolitions equipment to smash them to rubble. At last, the little wolves have no materials left with which to build, except -- ah, but I'm not going to give away the surprise! Let's just say, the ending is a lot sweeter than the original. No one gets boiled alive or devoured, and the the classic adversaries even become friends. Kids and parents will love the beautiful artwork and the silliness of the story, although the ending might seem just a bit too saccharine after all the destruction and mayhem.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Remake of the Classic, August 11, 1999
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As a parent with young children who like to be read to every night, it is very easy to quickly approach fifty readings of the same story. It can be painful, and all we as parents can do is try to introduce into the household books that we also appreciate. The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is absolutely hilarious. There is the obvious role reversal and the introduction of modern building materials for the wolves, such as Plexiglas and video surviellance, and equally destructive tools are available to the big bad pig. The pig is a persistent menace who craftily wields a pneumatic drill and gleefully triggers the dynamite fuse, and it is easy to worry about conveying the wrong message to the kids while laughing so hard that I had to take a composure break. In the end, sensitivity wins over brute force and the positive massage is clear to all, but not before very clever entertainment through great illustrations and witty prose. It so apparent that the authors enjoyed writing this book, as we enjoyed reading it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story, distracting pop-ups, September 1, 2006
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The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig has been a favorite story in our household for many years. We love it! I can't recommend this story enough!!!! The big bad pig is a tyrant and the wolves are such ingenious engineers, it makes the Big Bad Pig look even more formidable with his sledgehammer and dynamite. I recently purchased the pop-up version for a friend, but can honestly say I enjoyed reading the ordinary book more than the pop-up version. The pop-ups were very distracting and I think it takes away the energy from the story and the reader becomes disengaged, trying to fiddle with all the contraptions. I vote for the good old-fashioned book version any time!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A review by a 7 year old
In this story three Little Wolves build 4 houses. The Big Bad Pig explodes or smashes 3 houses.In the end the 4 are friends... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The three little wolves and the big bad pig, what a twist
Even thought it may be a long book to read it can help see others point of view. It is great for educational purposes and helps young readers see that there is more than one... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Angelica B. Obregon

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent variation on the three little pigs fable
This book is particularly excellent, not only for its illustrations, but also for its originality in trying a new version of the timeless three little pigs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Omnes

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite children's books for adults
I loved the story. I loved the artwork. I loved the expressions on the determined pig's face. I loved the creativity of the whole concept. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Larry Wall

5.0 out of 5 stars simply hilarious
Who wouldn't love to read this over and over again? Warning: only for those with a sense of humor. Read more
Published 5 months ago by NYer family

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 year old boys favorite!!!!
This twist on an old standard is fun for both children and adults to read. I find my son and my husband get the biggest kick out of it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Cole

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book
I originally purchased this book because it was such a "twist" on the Three Little Pigs and was curious about it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stephen Adubato

5.0 out of 5 stars Turns the traditional tale on its head, superbly
I picked this book out mainly because my 5 y.o. son adores the Three Little Pigs fairy tale, and I figured it would be in the same vein, but with a more sympathetic view of the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by discount decorating diva

5.0 out of 5 stars fun twist on a classic story
When looking for books to get for our little one, my husband saw the title of this one and thought it sounded fun, so we got it. We were not disappointed!!! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ultimate Ruth

5.0 out of 5 stars A lobo-centric version of The Three Little Pigs!
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, written by Eugene Trivizas and illustrated by the noted artist Helen Oxenbury, is a version of The Three Little Pigs with reversed... Read more
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