The Three Little Pigs

by Yuri Salzman

Comes with 3 small pigs attached with velcro

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Fairy Tales, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1990

Reviews

[Maggie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gruesome. Themes of death and denial. 3 murdered. Either the third little pig is repressing memories of his slaughtered brethren or he just doesn’t care. Does the mother even know her sons are dead? I felt this could be explored further. The barbaric death of the wolf (yes he did murder two others) was graphically depicted in both picture and word form. Further, how come the wolf only approached the pigs after their homes were built- seems to me it would be easier to attack while they were at their most vulnerable and unsheltered.

A classic rendition of this fairy tale.

[Mara Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the typical story of the Three Little Pigs. 3 pigs make their houses, one of straw, one of sticks, one of bricks. A wolf comes and blows the house down the houses of the first 2 pigs and eats them but cannot blow down the third house of bricks.

3 topic ideas:
Repetition
Folktales
Compare and contrast
Architecture/engineering (STEM)
Cause and Effect
Expression
Dialogue

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why am I not finding a version of this story that meets my ideals? This art is too 'cute.' The pigs have human eyes and expressions. Their hooves look like they've had a coat of red fingernail polish.

No, I didn't mind that the wolf ate two pigs. Nor did I mind that he fell into a pot of boiling water. There are lessons to be learned. Plus, this never distressed the kids.

[Robin Morris · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a classic story told to almost every child. I like the good nature of the pigs and how they all were will to grow up when their mother recognized it was time for them to become independent. The huffing and puffing of the wolf allows children to participate in the story with enthusiasm. What I didn't like was the wolf eating two of the pigs and the third pigs boiling the wolf alive.

In the Classroom:
I would bring to class a hand full of pine straw, several twigs and a brick. The children could blow each group of items to see if there was any movement. The discussion would involve weight, stability and weather resistance.

[Cindy D · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story book offers the use of expression during reading. Due to the phrase repetition it allows children to join in on read aloud. It offers the teacher the opportunity to show expression during reading along with a discussion of punctuation and how it contributes to reading. When I read this book to my children they love getting involved and the wonder in thier eyes waiting for the big huff and puff....what will happen next holds their attention and brings prediction to their wonderment. Even after they know the story they still love to, huff and puff with expression.

[Danielle Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a classic story every child needs to hear. I love the story of the three little pigs growing up. The illustrations are okay. The ending is a little graphic for young children.

In order to change the ending of the story, I would ask the children to come up with a different ending. What could happens to the three little pigs so that they stay safe? How do you stay safe?

[Jennifer Evers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yuri Salzmann (Golden Book for Early Childhood edition)

This version includes the wolf eating the first two pigs and the third pig killing the wolf. Surprising for such happy and innocent illustrations.

[Karley]

Great for read a loud due to it's repetitiveness the children will be able to be involved throughout the story. A fun classic that children love! It could also be used for a text comparison with The True Story of The Three Little Pigs.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't like this version as much as others.

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book teaches you the importance of making smart descisions. It would help demonstrate the reason for making smart choses and why you shold and you would come out better.