A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.
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A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.
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"There has obviously been some kind of mistake," writes Alexander T. Wolf from the pig penitentiary where he's doing time for his alleged crimes of 10 years ago. Here is the "real" story of the three little pigs whose houses are huffed and puffed to smithereens... from the wolf's perspective. This poor, much maligned wolf has gotten a bad rap. He just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with a sneezy cold, innocently trying to borrow a cup of sugar to make his granny a cake. Is it his fault those ham dinners--rather, pigs--build such flimsy homes? Sheesh.
This 10th-anniversary edition of Jon Scieszka's New York Times Best Book of the Year, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, includes a special, impassioned letter from prisoner A. Wolf himself and a snappy new jacket by Caldecott Honor artist Lane Smith, whose quirky perspectives still color the illustrations throughout. As with The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, the collaborators take a classic story and send it through the wisecracker machine, much to the glee of kids young and old. (Ages 4 to 8 or much, much older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
"Designed with uncommon flair," said PW, this "gaily newfangled version of the classic tale" takes sides with the villain. "Imaginative watercolors eschew realism, further updating the tale." A Spanish-language reprint will be issued simultaneously ($4.99, -055758-X). Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By T. Avallone
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sure it's a good way to get your youngsters to start to think about the possibility that there is more than one "side" to a story, but that would just make this book sound "educational" and where would be the fun in THAT!?
This book is a delightful story that lends itself to ridiculous levels of "hamming" things up when reading it aloud. Poor, poor wolf with the terrible cold that just needs to bake a cake for his dear old granny. Even my oldest child (12 yob) sticks around to hear me read this "one more time" to my younger children.
This book is a delightful story that lends itself to ridiculous levels of "hamming" things up when reading it aloud. Poor, poor wolf with the terrible cold that just needs to bake a cake for his dear old granny. Even my oldest child (12 yob) sticks around to hear me read this "one more time" to my younger children.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an irresistibly silly, great work of comic art!
Yes indeed, there is always another side to a story! A. Wolf explains his side of the classic tale in an almost plausible and sympathetic way. It was all an accident! It wasn't his fault! He didn't mean to sneeze those flimsy little houses down, and now would you have him walk away from a perfectly good ham dinner?
This book is great fun to read, and the art contains amazing little extras that add another layer to the humor. Of course, the audience has to know the old version of the 3 Little Pigs story; not one of the modern, watered-down, nobody-gets-hurt modified versions...
A perennial favorite.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Tina Brown
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a repurchase for me. Our original copy was destroyed in flooding from hurricane Katrina. I love the story, but was disappointed when I received this book. In the original copy I owned there was a letter to the parole board from A. Wolf in the beginning of the book. That letter set the stage for the story and was 1/2 the humor. This copy did not contain the letter (this was a new book not a used one).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than the original
One of my favorite satires, just make sure your kid knows the original story first or the humor will be lost.
Published 17 hours ago by mightyjay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kids love it!
My four kids, ranging in age from 4 to 9, love this book. The wolf's side of the story is humorous and unexpected. I also enjoyed it! :)
Published 1 day ago by Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book
Great book for 4 year olds and older. My 3 year old doesn't get it, but the 4 year old does and loves it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Sara Flood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funniest kids' book!
My 6-year old newphew and 8-year old niece loved it. Considering buying a copy to keep for myself. Great spit on an old story.
Published 5 days ago by KATIE B. QUINN
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pages aren't cut
I like the story, but the pages of the book weren't cut all the way. Unfortunately, it was a gift and the recipient is the one who discovered the defect.
Published 12 days ago by Shellie Schwartz
5.0 out of 5 stars
reading
Bought the books for the grand kids and they loved it. It is definetly a different twist on the story I grew up with but I enjoyed it still
Published 19 days ago by Mac McNairy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I purchased this book for law school, as it is a great example of persuasive writing. It was in great condition and arrived promptly.
Published 23 days ago by Adean2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Kids of all Ages
I have used this book to teach 2nd grade, 4th/5th grade and even middle school. The kids love the non-traditional take on the fairy tale. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Heather M. Hinze
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE
I have always loved this book since I first read it in elementary school. My son is three and now I am constantly reading it to him. We read it every night before bed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ashley miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Kids love that fact that this is told by the wolf. It was a fun read a loud! The children all wanted to give the wolf a cup of sugar.
Published 1 month ago by Cathy Davis
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