The Three Pigs

Wiesner, D. (2001). The Three Pigs. New York, New York: Clarion Books.

Brief Annotation: This is the classic story of the Three Little Pigs, when all of a sudden the pigs break free from that old tale and create one of their own. These three pigs get caught up in an old nursery rhyme and even saved a dragon from the King. Who says a story has to end the same way every time?

Genre: Folklore

Grade Level: Pre K-3

Readers who will like this: Children who like the story of the Three Little Pigs, children who enjoy reading books about animals and adults who enjoy a twist to an old tale.

Response/Rating (1-4): 4. This book is so creative and I enjoyed the artwork. What a great way to change up an old story.

One question you would ask before a read aloud: How would you change the story of The Three Little Pigs?

Reading Strategies Connection: Venn Diagram (Yopp & Yopp, p. 115). The students can compare and contrast the common stories of the Three Little Pigs. What do they all have in common and how do they contrast with each other. Using the Venn Diagram the students then will be able to see, through a graphic representation, how the stories overlap with one another.