The Three Pigs
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2001, is a visually engaging picture book that reinterprets the classic tale of the three pigs. This edition features reinforced binding and spans 40 pages, presenting a unique narrative where the familiar story takes an unexpected turn when the Big Bad Wolf disrupts the pigs’ plans, leading them into a realm of imagination and creativity.
Readers will discover a blend of whimsical illustrations and dialogue balloons that enhance the storytelling experience. The book encourages exploration of themes such as action and adventure, as well as the playful nature of fairy tales and folklore. Wiesner’s innovative approach invites readers to rethink traditional narratives and inspires them to envision their own imaginative versions of familiar stories.
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“Clever, whimsical and sophisticated.” —New York Times Book Review
Taking visual narrative to a new level, this picture book from the creator of Tuesday and Flotsam begins a seemingly familiar tale of three pigs preparing to build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. But when the Big Bad Wolf comes looking for a snack, he huffs and puffs the first little pig right out of the story . . . and into the realm of pure imagination! Dialogue balloons pepper a wide variety of illustration styles taking readers through a dazzling fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. You will never look at “The Three Little Pigs”–or artwork–the same way again!
“A funny, wildly imaginative tale that encourages readers to leap beyond the familiar; to think critically about conventional stories and illustration, and perhaps, to flex their imaginations and create wonderfully subversive versions of their own stories.” — ALA Booklist, Starred Review
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