The Three Little Howlers (Dari-English) (Language Lizard Bilingual World of Stories)

by Anneke Forzani

"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." - A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Howlers escape from the fierce jaguar? With beautiful illustrations set in the rainforest of Central America, this lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs will charm readers of all ages. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio. This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse areas and cultures around the world. The companion book in this collection is The Three Little Sun Bears by Anneke Forzani.

34 pages, Paperback

Published January 10, 2022

Reviews

[Annie Dee Reads Romance]

Language Lizard does a wonderful job of publishing worldly stories that all children can relate to. The Three Little Howlers is no exception. Available in a wide variety of languages, this is a retelling of The Three Little Pigs, using 3 howler monkeys and a predatory jaguar. The pictures are bright and colorful, and children will be exposed to lots of new cultural references, such as pepian, kapok, and calabash trees. A short piece of back matter also gives information about the animals referenced in the book.

I recommend for kids PreK-2. Thank you to Language Lizard for providing me with a review copy.

[Julie]

What a fun take on the “Three Little Pigs” story with howler monkeys. A sturdy, strong house is always the best protection from predators! I love the illustrations – they’re so vivid and fun. And all the flowers are especially beautiful.

I love Howler monkeys, they’re so interesting. I first saw them at the Honolulu zoo. While they like the tropical climate, they’re native to Central and South America. I like how the story was a fresh take on a familiar tale, and also had a page teaching about these animals and where they live.

[Robin]

A variation of the classic Three Little Pigs story featuring South American animals and setting.

I love the wide selection of languages in the bilingual Language Lizard catalog!