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The Three Ninja Pigs
by
Corey Rosen Schwartz (Goodreads Author),
Dan Santat (Goodreads Author)
Practice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale
Why do wolves think they can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons---he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu--he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actu...more
Why do wolves think they can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons---he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu--he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actu...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 27th 2012
by Putnam Juvenile
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Three pigs and a wolf on the cover; they are wearing martial arts gi (gis?), Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms hover in the background, and the wolf's huffing puff is swirling into east-Asian style clouds, so no surprises about what fractured fairy tale lurks within. On the other hand, the central pig has pigtails ponytails pigtails and a yellow Kill Bill gi, so perhaps there is something extra going on.
Schwartz's poetry has the heavy-handed rhythm and rhyme I find so valuable for my students, helpin...more
Schwartz's poetry has the heavy-handed rhythm and rhyme I find so valuable for my students, helpin...more
Sometimes fairy tales can get stranger. The Big Bad Wolf has become the village bully and three little pigs decide to become //The Three Ninja Pigs//.Each trains at the local dojo, and they then decide to go after the wolf. The first little pig tries, fails, and the wolf destroys his house of straw. The second tries, fails, and the wolf destroys his house of bamboo. Their sister studies hard, and decides to take on the wolf. Let's just say the little pigs all dedicate themselves to the martial a...more
"The Three Ninja Pigs" by Corey Rosen Schwartz and illustrated by Dan Santat is a tale similar to the original "Three Pigs," but it is much, much more. This modernized, multicultural version will lead to some great discussions either at home or in the classroom.
The three pigs live in a town where a wolf has been terrorizing the residents. For protection, they each study a different form of Japanese martial arts. However, true to the classic tale, the first two piggies soon tire of all the practi...more
The three pigs live in a town where a wolf has been terrorizing the residents. For protection, they each study a different form of Japanese martial arts. However, true to the classic tale, the first two piggies soon tire of all the practi...more
This book gets points for being an excellent (and funny) story that actually uses rhyme to good effect (unlike a lot of the picture books I’ve been reading lately). A retelling of the Three Little Pigs, these 3 pigs decide to go on the offensive and prepare themselves for a wolf attack by taking classes in martial arts. The first little pig dabbles in Aikido, the second little pig takes Jujitsu (but only masters the basics), and the third little pig becomes a dedicated practitioner of Karate (ad...more
This fractured fairy tale twists the well known story by arming the pigs with martial arts ninja skills. Pig One studies aikido, but gets lazy with drills; Pig Two tries jujitsu, but gets overconfident before he's ready; and Pig Three goes with karate, mastering the art with grueling training. Naturally, Pig Three is the only one who's ready to kick the wolf's butt when he comes to blow her house in. (Plus, as in the original story, she's the only pig to have built a sturdy dwelling - in this ca...more
When you are a pig and you hear all sorts of awful things about a wolf going around and huffing and puffing and blowing down houses and eating pigs…don’t you think you would want to do something about it? Well these three pigs do! They decide to go to school to learn how to be NINJAS! Two of the pigs don’t practice or really learn the art of being ninjas. They just pick up a few good moves and think that they will be able to teach that wolf a lesson. But, seeing how they still have straw and sti...more
I would give this 2 stars but I am adding a 3rd because the verse is in perfectly limericks, and with all the badly scanning verse in children's books lately, that is worth lauding.
Adding a girl as the third little pig may make this more girl friendly, and I know there are plenty of girls who do martial arts--my own niece had a lot of championship trophies in her teens! That said, the action packed art here will appeal greatly to rip roaring little boys.
BTW, what is it with the word "butt" latel...more
Adding a girl as the third little pig may make this more girl friendly, and I know there are plenty of girls who do martial arts--my own niece had a lot of championship trophies in her teens! That said, the action packed art here will appeal greatly to rip roaring little boys.
BTW, what is it with the word "butt" latel...more
A reimagined version of the Three Little Pigs. In this tale the pigs are fed up with the wolf and sign up for martial arts lessons. The first two pigs drop out after only a few lessons leaving them unprepared to battle the big bad wolf, but the last little pig follows through with every lessons and kicks some wolf butt in he end.
Text rhymes and would make a suitable read aloud. The artwork consists of brushwork on rice paper and was finished in Photoshop. For me the action of the artwork was be...more
Text rhymes and would make a suitable read aloud. The artwork consists of brushwork on rice paper and was finished in Photoshop. For me the action of the artwork was be...more
I would have given this book 5 stars. It's hilarious! The rhymes are spot-on! Its introduction to Japanese words and concepts, both visually and through the text, are fantastic and fun. It has a moral but isn't didactic.
These are all great things!
BUT... the author clearly does not understand that a NINJA was basically a criminal, a spy, an outsider in the feudal society where a SAMURAI was the trained, honorable warrior. So basically, the title is completely wrong, and is perpetrating the erron...more
These are all great things!
BUT... the author clearly does not understand that a NINJA was basically a criminal, a spy, an outsider in the feudal society where a SAMURAI was the trained, honorable warrior. So basically, the title is completely wrong, and is perpetrating the erron...more
This is an amazing children's book. I love this interpretation of the classic tale because it’s still close to the original but unique enough to capture the reader’s attention. I also really like the Japanese style of the story. It still has the general message that those who try the hardest will accomplish what they want, but instead of houses the author uses studying how to fight. The first two pigs gave up learning once they thought they were good enough, but the third pig saw it through to t...more
I requested this book from the library a long time ago when I first heard about it and waited very patiently for the book to come out. It is really quite fun! The illustrations are very graphic, colorful, and engaging and the storyline is super cute. I like that the third pig was a girl! What a fun twist! I really liked the rhyme scheme of the story too. Everything just worked together super well to produce this fun, fractured fairy tale!
I think kids will love this book. I know I sure did, and y...more
I think kids will love this book. I know I sure did, and y...more
The Big Bad Wolf has more than just teeth at his disposal, but the Three Little Pigs say, "Enough!" The first two pigs aren't defeated by their sub-par building materials this time, but by their lack of committment to their training. Not so with their sister. Silliness is compounded by the fact that each page of the story is a limerick. One problem with this otherwise wonderful book is that the use of the word "butt" for kids this age pretty much sucks the air out of the rest of the story. Santa...more
Consider this the King Fu Panda version of The Three Little Pigs. I have never had a more popular/successful reading at storytime. The kids were on the edge of their seats and cheering and gasping with every turn of events. I credit the exceptional writing - the rhythmic rhyming is very tight and flows effortlessly. I also liked the moral of practicing and working hard to succeed, and that it's the girl pig who saves the day and says, "watch where you're steppin/I'm a certified weapon." She's ba...more
With the fresh and popular feel of graphic illustrations, the story of the three pigs is adapted with the unique spirit of karate. This dynamic metaphor continues to teach the lesson of hard work paying off in the end, while instilling lessons of persistence and diligence in training. The world of karate is introduced with various forms incorporated into the story and a glossary of terms included at the end. Highly recommended for both little girls and boys!
Some of the parents will appreciate that the 3rd pig is a girl and others will be offended that she kicks butt - literally, that language is in the book. This isn't a picture book for every child, but I am going to test it out at storytime. One little girl in the group loves adaptations of the three little pigs and it will be interesting to hear her opinion of this work.
I like the bad puns in this book. Ninja pigs with pork chops can only mean a good time.
I like the bad puns in this book. Ninja pigs with pork chops can only mean a good time.
Talk about unique! Not many tales deal with martial arts- check. Few have the third pig be a girl- check. Story told in a series of limericks- check. Introduces, uses, and then explains in a glossary the technical language of martial arts- check. Groan-able puns tucked in when you least expect them- check.
This will work well with the very young but should also appeal to advanced readers as mentor text for story twists, character development, etc.
This will work well with the very young but should also appeal to advanced readers as mentor text for story twists, character development, etc.
Apr 24, 2013
Darrin Cayatineto
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This postmodern picture book is inspired by the original story of the three little pigs. Instead of the pigs being the victims they are changed to the fighting ninjas. I thought the author create a great story plot. The illustrations were neatly drawn as well. An activity for students is to have them create their own story of the three little pigs. So the original three little pigs will be written with a modern setting, like technology included.
This is a hilarious retelling of the fairytale of the three little pigs. The three little pigs in this tale simply refuse to be bullied by the wolf. They decide to learn different forms of self-defense at the ninja school in order to protect their homes. It is so fun to see that in this story one of the pigs is a sister, and she is one tough pig. Young martial arts fans are going to love this story. It is a great twist on a familiar story.
A great variation on the three little pigs! The artwork looks like storyboarding for a Nickelodeon cartoon, and the rhyme and rhythm are perfect! Kids will love the action-packed illustrations.
The difference between the third wise pig and her two silly brothers in this version is perseverance. A great reminder to potential ninjas to keep working after that first two weeks of enthusiasm wears off.
The difference between the third wise pig and her two silly brothers in this version is perseverance. A great reminder to potential ninjas to keep working after that first two weeks of enthusiasm wears off.
This is a great book about sticking with something long enough to get good at it. It also helps to give background knowledge about some martial arts. I like that it is just another story based on the 3 little pigs. However, I question whether it's a good idea to talk about fighting at school. Is it different when we are talking about marital arts, or is it just fighting?
The rhythm in this book is very strange; I don't think it would work well as a read-aloud. (it certainly isn't working as I read it in my own head...)
I also feel like the book implies to kids that karate is the only good martial art... two pigs learning akido & jujitsu are defeated by the wolf, while the pig who learns karate defeats the wolf. There's also the message about devoting one's self to training and practice for a martial art (which akido/jujitsu pigs did not do) - this message wou...more
I also feel like the book implies to kids that karate is the only good martial art... two pigs learning akido & jujitsu are defeated by the wolf, while the pig who learns karate defeats the wolf. There's also the message about devoting one's self to training and practice for a martial art (which akido/jujitsu pigs did not do) - this message wou...more
Crossing the martial arts and the three little pigs will certainly get some laughs from kids. The wolf is terrorizing the town, so the pigs turn to lessons in aikido and jujitsu and more. When the first two pigs' skills don't quite measure up, they hope their sister, the third pig, can save them all from the wolf.
I love, love, love this fractured fairytale of the Three Little Pigs. It is fun, and witty, and it also rhymes and has a good message about working hard. The one to save the day is, of course, the girl pig, and there is a glossary at the end with karate terms which extends the possibilities to use in a class. Just plain fun.
This book was good mainly for its comedic aspect, the illustrations were good. If you are into martial arts, this would be a fun book. It is an interesting twist on The Three Little Pigs. Also in the back there is a glossary of marital arts terms and pronunciations. I enjoyed it but not enough for 4 stars!
Love the traditional Japanese backgrounds combined with graphic novel-looking characters. Plot-line: the first two pigs (brothers) don't have the discipline to carry on with their training but the third little pig (a sister) works hard and becomes a master. She scares away the wolf in ABCCB rhyming schemes.
Fun illustrations draw stylistically from Japanese ink brush paintings and comic book illustrations. A quirky twist on the Three Little Pigs, this story shows that only the piggie most dedicated to learning martial arts is able to defeat the Big Bad Wolf. Nice rhyming, would be a good read-a-loud.
A rollicking great read with a snappy limerick rhyme-scheme, smart pigs, and plenty of porcine puns. Dan Santat's Japanese-inspired art sets the perfect backdrop for this fractured fairy tale. Sure to become a classic like John Scieszka's "true story" book. Yo, Bacon! You'd be silly not to get your hands on a copy!
My son really enjoyed this. I, on the other hand, have read about 10 too many retellings of The Three Little Pigs. Is there a story that is retold in picture book format more often? This one could be fun if you like ninjas or have someone in the family that practices a martial art.
My favorite fractured fairytale on the Three Little Pigs hands down. Corey's superb storytelling with flawless rhyme entertains and is sure to leave the reader giggling and rooting for those brave little piggy's. Dan's dynamic and comic character expressions compliment the text perfectly
Great take on the classic tale. Spunky dialogue, a great moral and a female heroine combine to give the story an updated twist. The rhymes are clever and sophisticated and will keep readers (kids and adults alike) on their toes. This will make a great addition to every family's library.
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Corey is the author of HOP! PLOP! (Walker, 2006), THE THREE NINJA PIGS (Putnam, 2012) GOLDI ROCKS AND THE THREE BEARS (Putnam, forthcoming) and NINJA RED (Putnam, forthcoming). Corey has no formal ninja training, but she sure can kick butt in Scrabble. She lives with three Knuckleheads in Warren, NJ.
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