Les Trois Cochons (Hardcover)

~ Sheila H. Collins (Author), Patrick Soper (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-This Cajun rendering of the "Three Little Pigs" has the same strengths and weaknesses of this duo's Cendrillon (1998) and Jolie Blonde and the Three H berts (1999, both Pelican). Collins writes a lively tale, but inserts so many Cajun phrases that uninitiated readers may lose the story's thread. She also reverses the order of the trois cochons, introducing `Ti Joe (petite Joe) first and calling him the "first little pig" even though he is the one who later builds the sturdiest house, which is a little confusing. Of course, in Cajun country, houses are built of sugarcane, rice stalks, and oyster shells mixed with mud. Collins is true to the original story and includes `Ti Joe's three duels of wit with the wolf, complete with the villain's eventual demise by way of the pig's new crawfish boiling pot. Phrases are translated at the bottom of each page. There is a recipe at the end for "Grillades and Grits," a good Cajun breakfast using "beef or pork (wolf is acceptable)." Soper's illustrations use color beautifully and provide humorously appropriate depictions of the brothers and their adventures. This is not an essential title, but it is good fun, well illustrated, and informative of Cajun French.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

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Product Description

A Cajun retelling of the familiar tale about three pigs who set out to build homes of their own in Louisiana and then must outsmart a hungry wolf. Includes pronunciation and definitions for the many French words used in the story.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565543254
• ISBN-13: 978-1565543256
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #895,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical, April 10, 2006

By	Shannon Jones (Louisiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is absolutely hilarious. I laughed until I cried it is so funny. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorites. It is a precious book. It is not hard to understand especially if you are from Lafayette or the surrounding areas. Many of the words used are common in the broken "frenglish" that we speak on a daily basis. I also actually learned a few words and read words that I had not heard in years, or remember my grandparents using, but never knew what they were saying. I 100% recommend this book for kids from 1-92. :) An adult would love this book as much as a child could. 10 STARS!!!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a horror!, May 22, 2007

By	H. Casado "J'aime lire" (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is DREADFUL. My husband, son and I are a French-English Bilingual family. It is not worth being read aloud to our son even once!!! We returned it almost as soon as it arrived. Don't bother if you're looking for an authentic depiction of the French language. This mix of French/English (franglais) is exactly what we are trying to teach our son NOT to do! Find another French read instead!