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Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Pig
Penny isn't just the fourth little pig--she's an engineer. So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2022
About the author
Kimberly Derting
48 books5,013 followersKimberly Derting once wanted to be a “foxy lady trucker” but changed her mind when she took 7th-grade journalism and discovered writing. She hasn’t looked back since.
She’s the author of award-winning young adult novels, including The Body Finder series, The Pledge trilogy, and The Taking trilogy. She’s also co-written many popular picture books, including the Loves Science series, the Farm Friends series, and Penny: The Engineering Tail of The Fourth Little Pig. Her first solo picture book is Baby Steps: A Picture Book For New Siblings.
Her young adult books have been translated into over 15 languages, and both THE BODY FINDER and THE PLEDGE were YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults selections. Her picture books have received starred reviews, been Amazon book-of-the-month picks, and were featured in Good Housekeeping.
These days, Kimberly lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she watches WAY too much Netflix, orders 20-pound boxes of Nerds gumballs from Amazon, and loves to complain about the rain even though she lives in Seattle, where it rains ALL of the time! You can find her online at www.kimberlyderting.com
Note: I'm the worst about checking my Goodreads email...I apologize if I don't get back to you! If you need to reach me, try emailing me at kim(at)kimberlyderting(dot)com
She’s the author of award-winning young adult novels, including The Body Finder series, The Pledge trilogy, and The Taking trilogy. She’s also co-written many popular picture books, including the Loves Science series, the Farm Friends series, and Penny: The Engineering Tail of The Fourth Little Pig. Her first solo picture book is Baby Steps: A Picture Book For New Siblings.
Her young adult books have been translated into over 15 languages, and both THE BODY FINDER and THE PLEDGE were YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults selections. Her picture books have received starred reviews, been Amazon book-of-the-month picks, and were featured in Good Housekeeping.
These days, Kimberly lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she watches WAY too much Netflix, orders 20-pound boxes of Nerds gumballs from Amazon, and loves to complain about the rain even though she lives in Seattle, where it rains ALL of the time! You can find her online at www.kimberlyderting.com
Note: I'm the worst about checking my Goodreads email...I apologize if I don't get back to you! If you need to reach me, try emailing me at kim(at)kimberlyderting(dot)com
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July 6, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Pig is a really fun retelling of the three little pigs classic children's story. This book is about the three little pigs older sister Penny who becomes a high flier in her career. She saves her three brothers bacon (pun intended lol) after the big bad wolf destroys their homes and saves the day. Its great to have a funny spin on this classic story and that it's a strong, intelligent female character that is the hero of the story. I loved the humour and illustrations in this book and found myself giggling away as I read it. This would make a fantastic fun story for any storytime.
Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Pig is a really fun retelling of the three little pigs classic children's story. This book is about the three little pigs older sister Penny who becomes a high flier in her career. She saves her three brothers bacon (pun intended lol) after the big bad wolf destroys their homes and saves the day. Its great to have a funny spin on this classic story and that it's a strong, intelligent female character that is the hero of the story. I loved the humour and illustrations in this book and found myself giggling away as I read it. This would make a fantastic fun story for any storytime.
June 19, 2022
Thank you so much to Capstone and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.
I loved this book it was so funny, so creative. It was a great new take on the theee little pigs telling the story of a sister pig that was an Engineer. I loved it so much, so funny and creative.
It was filled with so many puns that actually kept making me laugh so much, I liked the representation of a strong female that does an amazing high level job, she went far In her career.
It was great seeing another telling of that usual story and having her continue after their homes were blown down and having to get her to help the brother pigs out. Needing to save the town of the mean wolf once and for all.
The illustrations in this were incredible and I loved looking at all the details within them on each page. The book includes STEAM which is always great for teaching young children.
This is such an enjoyable and easy read that child will enjoy and the adults reading it with the kids would enjoy too, it’s really funny, it’s beautiful to look at and has a great story.
I loved this book it was so funny, so creative. It was a great new take on the theee little pigs telling the story of a sister pig that was an Engineer. I loved it so much, so funny and creative.
It was filled with so many puns that actually kept making me laugh so much, I liked the representation of a strong female that does an amazing high level job, she went far In her career.
It was great seeing another telling of that usual story and having her continue after their homes were blown down and having to get her to help the brother pigs out. Needing to save the town of the mean wolf once and for all.
The illustrations in this were incredible and I loved looking at all the details within them on each page. The book includes STEAM which is always great for teaching young children.
This is such an enjoyable and easy read that child will enjoy and the adults reading it with the kids would enjoy too, it’s really funny, it’s beautiful to look at and has a great story.
June 6, 2022
The story of 'Penny' is about four sibling piglets, the youngest of which was a female child. All four became engineers with different specializations. Once a wolf attacked their home and destroyed it repeatedly. The brothers called their sister for help who devised plans based on mechanics to confront the wolf and drive him away. After their success, she proposed to build a bigger house which would be secure from further attacks by the wolf. The story is simple and straight forward without any complex or complicated twists, and can be understood easily by young readers.
As for pun and humour, it is introduced through a play of words to make them funny. For example, New Pork City and Statue Of Pigerty, nearly always with a connotation/reference to pigs and piglets. It appears amusing at first, but then becomes monotonous later on.
The illustrations are clear, clean, and made in sober colour. Of course, the book cover must have already given you an idea how the illustrations look like. The illustrations support the narrative and are detailed to the extent as is adequate for the purpose. Like the narrative, the illustrations also had plenty of scope for depiction in detail.
As for pun and humour, it is introduced through a play of words to make them funny. For example, New Pork City and Statue Of Pigerty, nearly always with a connotation/reference to pigs and piglets. It appears amusing at first, but then becomes monotonous later on.
The illustrations are clear, clean, and made in sober colour. Of course, the book cover must have already given you an idea how the illustrations look like. The illustrations support the narrative and are detailed to the extent as is adequate for the purpose. Like the narrative, the illustrations also had plenty of scope for depiction in detail.
March 13, 2022
This story is a fractured fairytale based on the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Penny is a bit different from her piglet siblings, while they build houses in a small town she is busy going to engineering school in the city. When she gets a call from her siblings that the Big Bad Wolf has destroyed their homes and they need her help, she quickly heads home to help her siblings design safe and sturdy houses that no wolf can blow down.
This story shows a female character who is interested in STEM, introduces children to the jobs of engineering and architecture, and throws in some cute fairytale and “pig-themed” fun. As a Grade 3 teacher I can easily see ways to incorporate this picture book into lessons around fairytales and STEM. In fact I have done science activities related to hairdryers and the three little pigs’ building materials with my students in Grades 1-4, and think this would be a great fit for an introduction to that activity. I would highly recommend this book for teachers of children in grades K-5 and it could potentially be used in other grades or settings as well.
I really appreciate the opportunity from Netgalley and the publisher to read and review an advance copy of this book! I am looking forward to purchasing a copy for my students in the future!
This story shows a female character who is interested in STEM, introduces children to the jobs of engineering and architecture, and throws in some cute fairytale and “pig-themed” fun. As a Grade 3 teacher I can easily see ways to incorporate this picture book into lessons around fairytales and STEM. In fact I have done science activities related to hairdryers and the three little pigs’ building materials with my students in Grades 1-4, and think this would be a great fit for an introduction to that activity. I would highly recommend this book for teachers of children in grades K-5 and it could potentially be used in other grades or settings as well.
I really appreciate the opportunity from Netgalley and the publisher to read and review an advance copy of this book! I am looking forward to purchasing a copy for my students in the future!
August 1, 2022
Lacking puns about little pigs, their neighbors, or environs? Look no further! Nearly every sentence, title, and building name us a porcine pun (unless it's about a wolf). It must have taken days for such an assembly!
The story of Penny and her career ties in with the Three Little Pigs story. She helps them, then gets on with her job.
Two primary questions:
1. Why is rope made of straw after he blew down an entire structure made of it?
2. Why does the 4th house only have a brick foundation? Was that wolf the only one on the planet? No big storms either?
It's an amusing book for kids ages 5-10, (roughly), in my inexpert opinion, depending on their level. Perhaps older. See the book cover!
3/5 Stars
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The story of Penny and her career ties in with the Three Little Pigs story. She helps them, then gets on with her job.
Two primary questions:
1. Why is rope made of straw after he blew down an entire structure made of it?
2. Why does the 4th house only have a brick foundation? Was that wolf the only one on the planet? No big storms either?
It's an amusing book for kids ages 5-10, (roughly), in my inexpert opinion, depending on their level. Perhaps older. See the book cover!
3/5 Stars
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the free preview of this ebook! The review is voluntary.
#PennytheEngineeringTailoftheFourthPig #NetGalley
#CapstoneEditions
#KimberlyDerting #KimberlyDertingAuth
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#ChildrensFiction
#ChildrensFictionScience
#ChildrensFairytalesHumor
March 7, 2022
I’m always for feminism and girl power, and so the idea of a female fourth little pig that saves the day intrigued me. But for some reason, I didn’t love this book.
Maybe it’s because Penny turns kind of mean – she even looks mean – and finds pleasure in hurting the wolf. I guess she does it to protect her brothers, but it bothers me, especially in times like right now, where people believe that you can only win by fighting fire with fire. I refuse to teach my child that hurting a bully is the solution to the problem.
This story is too close to the old fairy tale that doesn’t hold up to modern times. Because I am sure that Penny could outsmart the wolf in different ways.
The only great message is that Penny follows her dreams and becomes a successful engineer. Other than that, I cannot recommend this book.
It's such a shame because I loved Cece Loves Science, Libby Loves Science and Vivi Loves Science, they were great stories. But you can’t always agree on everything.
Maybe it’s because Penny turns kind of mean – she even looks mean – and finds pleasure in hurting the wolf. I guess she does it to protect her brothers, but it bothers me, especially in times like right now, where people believe that you can only win by fighting fire with fire. I refuse to teach my child that hurting a bully is the solution to the problem.
This story is too close to the old fairy tale that doesn’t hold up to modern times. Because I am sure that Penny could outsmart the wolf in different ways.
The only great message is that Penny follows her dreams and becomes a successful engineer. Other than that, I cannot recommend this book.
It's such a shame because I loved Cece Loves Science, Libby Loves Science and Vivi Loves Science, they were great stories. But you can’t always agree on everything.
July 29, 2022
Wolfgang is making trouble for little pigs...but these little pigs have an engineer in the family! Penny dreamed all her life of being an engineer. She went to school, trained, and worked on big projects. And when her family needed her expertise, she was there. She uses her skills to help her brothers deal with Wolfgang and make their homes a hog heaven!
This is a fantastic example of a woman in a STEM/professional field and leadership position. Penny's competence and role of being in charge are never questioned. Instead she flourishes and uses her mind and skills to solve problems and help her family. Along with a great rep, it's also chock full of piggie puns that are giggle and groan-worthy. This would be a wonderful circle time book for pre-K and early elementary that should provoke giggles along with inspiration!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
This is a fantastic example of a woman in a STEM/professional field and leadership position. Penny's competence and role of being in charge are never questioned. Instead she flourishes and uses her mind and skills to solve problems and help her family. Along with a great rep, it's also chock full of piggie puns that are giggle and groan-worthy. This would be a wonderful circle time book for pre-K and early elementary that should provoke giggles along with inspiration!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
February 14, 2022
With an eye to getting kids interested in STEM subjects, this features the forgotten-about fourth pig, who is too busy planning a roller-coaster fashioned around a pig's tail to have a house built of straw, wood or bricks that the big bad wolf can or cannot huff and puff and blow down. She uses all three materials to build anti-wolf defences – but straw ropes can be bitten through, and wood is, well, wood. Surely brutish wolf force is still going to be too much? This looked fine, with visual details to match the puns in the script, but it didn't leave me with the feeling it would be re-read much, if at all. That said, only the addition of an adult to get the child thinking further about the built world and the planning of constructions is needed to make this a success. Three and a half stars.
May 17, 2022
100000000 STARS
WHAT A PIGTASTIC STORY!! Oh my pig-lanta, this was a hilarious children's book that I DID. NOT. WANT. TO. END!! The illustrations are playful and vibrant and soooo very cozy- it makes you want to jump inside the book with Penny and her shenanigans.
I was ROARING with laughter at the (probably over-used maybe, but I LOVED IT) puns- especially Central Pork and New Pork City...ENJOYABLY CREATIVE! The dialogue between the characters is quick-witted and delightful- it was refreshing to see Penny as the boss AND throw in some STEM rep? HECK TO THE YEAH!
Kimberly and Shelli beautifully jazzed up the Three Little Pigs to a level I didn't even know I needed- with ADORBS art from Hannah to hit a home run- this should be in your shopping cart YESTERDAY.
WHAT A PIGTASTIC STORY!! Oh my pig-lanta, this was a hilarious children's book that I DID. NOT. WANT. TO. END!! The illustrations are playful and vibrant and soooo very cozy- it makes you want to jump inside the book with Penny and her shenanigans.
I was ROARING with laughter at the (probably over-used maybe, but I LOVED IT) puns- especially Central Pork and New Pork City...ENJOYABLY CREATIVE! The dialogue between the characters is quick-witted and delightful- it was refreshing to see Penny as the boss AND throw in some STEM rep? HECK TO THE YEAH!
Kimberly and Shelli beautifully jazzed up the Three Little Pigs to a level I didn't even know I needed- with ADORBS art from Hannah to hit a home run- this should be in your shopping cart YESTERDAY.
July 22, 2022
Thank you to the author, Capstone Editions and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The classic tale of the 3 little pigs is updated to 4 sibling piglets. All four become engineers with different specializations, and the 4th little pig saves the day when the wolf attacks. The story is simple and straightforward, and the illustrations are great even for kids that can't yet read. I appreciated the fact that girl power saved the day, it was the female engineer who came up with the plan to foil the wolf. The text is very joky and punny, but the kids I read it with did not pick up on that at all and I wonder whether this was more for the adults reading this with their kids. I found it funny, if a bit forced at times.
The classic tale of the 3 little pigs is updated to 4 sibling piglets. All four become engineers with different specializations, and the 4th little pig saves the day when the wolf attacks. The story is simple and straightforward, and the illustrations are great even for kids that can't yet read. I appreciated the fact that girl power saved the day, it was the female engineer who came up with the plan to foil the wolf. The text is very joky and punny, but the kids I read it with did not pick up on that at all and I wonder whether this was more for the adults reading this with their kids. I found it funny, if a bit forced at times.
February 15, 2022
Thank you, Capstone, for the advance reading copy.
Kudos to the team for making this picture book so entertaining and fun!
The story is about a group of pigs who are active in making and building things. Time comes for a more important solution when they are threatened by a big, bad wolf. But no worries as they put their heads together and work for something to put away the wolf. They did build some traps and get successful in keeping the wolf away!
I just love the idea behind this story. It's engaging and entertaining. I love the presentation. The writing and the illustrations are quite apt for the target audience.
Well done, team!
Kudos to the team for making this picture book so entertaining and fun!
The story is about a group of pigs who are active in making and building things. Time comes for a more important solution when they are threatened by a big, bad wolf. But no worries as they put their heads together and work for something to put away the wolf. They did build some traps and get successful in keeping the wolf away!
I just love the idea behind this story. It's engaging and entertaining. I love the presentation. The writing and the illustrations are quite apt for the target audience.
Well done, team!
February 18, 2022
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
We've all heard of the Three Little Pigs, but it turns out there was a fourth - Penny! Penny becomes an engineer and moves to the big city (New Pork City, of course) to work building things. When her brothers call and let her know two of their houses have been destroyed by the Big Bad Wolf, she goes back to help them. They successfully defeat the Big Bad Wolf again and rebuild an even bigger, structurally sound, house for the three brothers. Penny thens and designs her own house.
So, so cute with beautiful illustrations! Plus tons of pig puns!
We've all heard of the Three Little Pigs, but it turns out there was a fourth - Penny! Penny becomes an engineer and moves to the big city (New Pork City, of course) to work building things. When her brothers call and let her know two of their houses have been destroyed by the Big Bad Wolf, she goes back to help them. They successfully defeat the Big Bad Wolf again and rebuild an even bigger, structurally sound, house for the three brothers. Penny thens and designs her own house.
So, so cute with beautiful illustrations! Plus tons of pig puns!
July 17, 2022
I received an electronic ARC from Capstone through NetGalley.
Readers meet the fourth little pig, Penny, as the story begins. She leaves town to become an engineer and designs several things in the city. When her brothers call and share that the Wolf has destroyed two of their homes, she comes back to Hog Heaven to assess the brick home and help her brothers defeat the wolf. This strong female pig then designs a new home for all three pigs and finally builds the roller coaster she designed. All live happily.
I appreciate the main character. She sees problems, analyzes them and thinks through solutions before moving to action. A definite role model to share with younger readers.
Readers meet the fourth little pig, Penny, as the story begins. She leaves town to become an engineer and designs several things in the city. When her brothers call and share that the Wolf has destroyed two of their homes, she comes back to Hog Heaven to assess the brick home and help her brothers defeat the wolf. This strong female pig then designs a new home for all three pigs and finally builds the roller coaster she designed. All live happily.
I appreciate the main character. She sees problems, analyzes them and thinks through solutions before moving to action. A definite role model to share with younger readers.
February 22, 2022
What an adorable cute twist on the story of The Three Little Pigs. Penny stars as the head hog and helps save the day when her brothers, Puck, Pip, and Pierre need her assistance from Wolfgang. This fun book features colorful illustrations, a cute story line, and puns to entertain all ages. The map with various destinations was a nice touch. This book can be used for both literacy and science in a curriculum.
Thank you to the publisher, Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes, and NetGalley for this advance readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to the publisher, Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes, and NetGalley for this advance readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
May 7, 2022
"Fun, puns, and girl power"!
What do New Pork City, Statue of Pigerty, and Central Pork have in common? It's where Penny Pig went to engineering school! Then her brothers were in trouble because of the Big Bad Wolf, so she went home, helped fix up the house made of brick, engineered traps for old Wolfie, and taught the readers about engineering!
Hannah Marks illustrated the story, maps, and blueprints with vibrant colors and a good imagination.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Capstone/Capstone Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
What do New Pork City, Statue of Pigerty, and Central Pork have in common? It's where Penny Pig went to engineering school! Then her brothers were in trouble because of the Big Bad Wolf, so she went home, helped fix up the house made of brick, engineered traps for old Wolfie, and taught the readers about engineering!
Hannah Marks illustrated the story, maps, and blueprints with vibrant colors and a good imagination.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Capstone/Capstone Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
June 14, 2022
This is a good children's book, which is based on the story of the Three Little Pigs who have the big bad wolf trying to destroy their houses. It is a fun book, with Penny the pig as the engineering sister, who helps her brothers make their houses stronger, so that the wolf cannot destroy them. There are beautiful images in the book, which are really cute, and the story is easy to read. My daughter and I enjoyed it.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
June 24, 2022
My kids loved this retelling of the Three Little Pigs!!! This story introduces a fourth pig named Penny, a strong independent woman (pig? idk lol) who swoops in to save her 3 brothers from the big bad wolf. This is definitely one my kids immediately asked to be reread. As an adult, I enjoyed the puns such as New Pork City and Statue of Pigerty. Giving this 4 stars because I felt that the story could have been a bit longer. I was left wanting more at the end. I received this book as part of a Goodreads Giveaway!
July 28, 2022
This was a great read for both my son and myself. The illustrations are bright and full of engineering details. As well as being a fractured tale of the Three Little Pigs it is also a book that gently shows kids the design process of engineering with references to blueprints, sketching and brainstorming ideas. This book can be thoroughly enjoyed on two levels - one for its funny twists on a well-known tale, the other for its ingenious use of hilarious pig-themed names. We will definitely be able to use this as a resource for our homeschool. Thank you NEtGalley and Capstone Publishing for giving us access to this great story. All opinions are my own.
October 23, 2022
Wonderful fractured fairy tale (tail?) of a STEM powered, previously unknown sister of the Three Little Pigs. Penny is a force to be reckoned with, as she directs her brothers through the process of outsmarting the BB Wolf and securing the safety of their new home. Illustrations are rich with fun details for sharp eyed young readers. The puns were enough to keep the adult readers (caregivers and educators) a really good time. And yes, give me a spunky, innovative female protagonist of any species, at any time.
July 21, 2023
This is the story of 4th little pig, Penny, sister to the three little pigs (Puck, Pip and Pierre). Instead of going out into the world with her brothers, she goes to New Pork City to attend engineering school. After graduating, she gets a call from her brothers. They ask her to come evaluate the damage that the BBW did to their houses. While she’s there, Pierre gets a text from Little Red Riding Hood letting him know that “Wolfgang is on the prowl. He’s coming back tonight!” So Penny helps her brothers build wolf traps to discourage the wolf from ever bugging them again.
February 10, 2022
What a totally delightful and encouraging picture book for young children! Taking up where the Three Little Pigs nursery rhyme leaves off, here the family is composed of 4 pigs, and in true inspirational STEM tradition, sister pig, Penny, is an accomplished and talented engineer! When the Big Bad Wolf comes calling, Penny and the others collaborate to stop him, then to improve their own lives as well.
February 11, 2022
This book was absolutely adorable and I adore all of the puns!
The idea of a fourth pig being an engineer was super cute and I loved the attention given to learning what an engineer does on top of telling the story.
How many childrens books come with glossary’s?!
The attention to detail with this one was wonderful and I would definitely gift it!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
The idea of a fourth pig being an engineer was super cute and I loved the attention given to learning what an engineer does on top of telling the story.
How many childrens books come with glossary’s?!
The attention to detail with this one was wonderful and I would definitely gift it!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 21, 2022
Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Pig was ADORED by both my 3 and 7 year old children. When asked what they liked, my 7yo son said "I like seeing that it was a girl in science!" Which, as a science mama filled my heart right up. He also really enjoyed all of the pig references/terminology used. My 3yo daughter said "it was just a great story mama! that girl piggy is SMART!" This is definitely a book I would purchase and recommend to others.
March 4, 2022
This picture book is endearing. An empowering illustrated story well written and wonderfully illustrated. Penny saves the day with skill and science. Inspirational. I recommend it to librarians and educators. The little ones will have a great time discovering interesting and fun details in the vibrant illustrations. I like that it includes a glossary at the end.
Thank you Netgalley and authors for the chance to read and review with my honest opinion this ARC.
Thank you Netgalley and authors for the chance to read and review with my honest opinion this ARC.
July 17, 2022
When Penny's three brothers are having to deal with a big bully, Penny comes to the rescue. A trained engineer, she knows how to take charge and build well. The next time Wolfgang comes around, he's in for a big surprise.
The authors leaned a little too much into the puns, especially since a lot of them came out in the last part of the book.
Three and a half stars rounded up for Goodreads
The authors leaned a little too much into the puns, especially since a lot of them came out in the last part of the book.
Three and a half stars rounded up for Goodreads
August 13, 2022
This is a book obviously written to supplement school curricula, with it's STEM tie-in, as well as its usefulness when comparing and contrasting versions of folktales. But that doesn't stop the book from being fun, with plenty of wordplay that will have young readers and listeners laughing. Recommended.
September 25, 2022
I received an advance copy, but I would certainly recommend this book and would purchase it for my grandchildren. I loved the story and the amazing illustrations! This is a modern twist on a classic tale. Penny, the fourth pig, comes to her brothers rescue by designing the perfect house. Yes, girls can do amazing things! Fun, well written, and beautifully illustrated. Highly recommend.
November 25, 2022
Penny, the fourth little pig, is called to the scene of the wolf-huffed-and-puffed-damaged homes of her brothers, the Three Little Pigs. Together the four of them rig up traps for the threatened return of the Big Bad Wolf. Successful in driving off the wolf, the four design and build a home for them all.
Lesson learned: Science triumphs. And humor, especially pig puns, are highly appreciated.
Lesson learned: Science triumphs. And humor, especially pig puns, are highly appreciated.
February 15, 2022
A new take on the three little pigs. The pictures were cute. I appreciated that the one to save the day and make building plans was female. My kids liked the house she build her brothers. My kids sat and enjoyed the book even through they are a little young for it.
February 18, 2022
Cute, but kinda . . . eh. The story feels like an excuse to make every pig pun the authors could think of, and sometimes it's even grammatically confusing, like in the title (which seems to indicate that Penny is the tail of the fourth pig, rather than being the fourth pig herself).
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