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Through stunning illustrations and wonderful storytelling, children will learn a valuable lesson: don't judge a book by its cover.
"Three Little Pigs and the Good Wolf" is a contemporary children's book with a straightforward story line and vibrant illustrations. A twist to the classic tale that offer a fresh perspective on the timeless lesson of resourcefulness and trust, a trait that most kids really need these days. The plot twist? The wolf might not be as bad as what they told you about.
Most of us know the classic children's story The Three Little Pigs. In it, the wolf intentionally blows down the piglets' homes made of straw and sticks and attempts to knock down the brick house as well. The famous wolf is labeled a villain for good reason. Readers will be introduced to a more thoughtful animal in Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf. Children will discover this wolf is a sweet, caring canine, not a scary beast.
This story contains some elements that the original fable possessed. Three pigs do go off to build their homes from the same materials found in the famed edition. A wolf goes to each home and asks to come inside. However, this wolf didn't huff, puff, and knock down their homes with sinister intentions. He did not want to make them his late-night snack. Yes, he accidentally dismantled the straw and stick home. He tried to extinguish a fire, not cause the straw structure to fall. The stick home tumbled down, too, but again, the wolf didn't have food on the brain. No, he had an important story and item to share!
The three little pigs judged the wolf by his outward appearance. They reacted based on old fairytales and didn't think twice about giving the wolf the benefit of the doubt. They were filled with shame once they realized the error in their ways. This was not an angry, hungry beast wanting to satisfy his hunger; it was just a friendly animal trying to do the right thing. The wolf found something that didn't belong to him and wanted to return it to its rightful owner: the three pigs' grandma.
This story teaches valuable lessons. One, don't judge a book by its cover. Second, friends come in all sizes, colors, and forms. Lastly, don't be quick to dismiss someone. Listen and be kind.
The artwork was out of this world! I can't rave enough about it. The artist did a masterful job updating the piggies' look from the famed story we've grown accustomed to. I loved how expressive their faces became, especially when the wolf came knockin', or the oinkers went a runnin'. The artist didn't stop with the three little pigs; they painted many emotions on the wolf's face, showing a softer and friendlier side of the famous, menacing, canine breed. While I loved the illustrator's skill, the text sometimes became muddled. On occasion, the background overpowered the text in the foreground. Despite that, I highly recommend sharing this story with your family or class!
Amazon's recommended reading age is baby-5 years. I would change that scale to 2-6 year olds.
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Synopsis
"Three Little Pigs and the Good Wolf" is a contemporary children's book with a straightforward story line and vibrant illustrations. A twist to the classic tale that offer a fresh perspective on the timeless lesson of resourcefulness and trust, a trait that most kids really need these days. The plot twist? The wolf might not be as bad as what they told you about.
About the author
Avery Smart, a vibrant author who resides in the heart of the lively family chaos with her three energetic kids. Nestled in the midst of parenting, she channels her passion for nurturing well-mannered children into delightful tales. view profile
Published on November 14, 2023
1000 words
Genre: Children's
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