The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! facts for kids
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| Author | Jon Scieszka |
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| Cover artist | Lane Smith |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Viking Children's Books |
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Publication date
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1989 |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-14-054056-3 |
| OCLC | 43158890 |
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! is a very popular children's book. It was written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith. The book first came out in 1989 from Viking Kestrel.
This book is a parody, which means it's a funny, different version of a well-known story. It tells the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs from a new point of view. This time, you hear the story from the Big Bad Wolf himself! In the book, he is called "A. Wolf," which is short for "Alexander T. Wolf."
The book became very famous. The American Library Association honored it as an ALA Notable Book. This means it was recognized as one of the best books for children that year.
Contents
About the Story and Characters
This book turns the classic fairy tale on its head. Instead of the pigs being innocent and the wolf being purely evil, the wolf tells his side. He says he was just trying to borrow a cup of sugar!
Alexander T. Wolf's Side of the Story
Alexander T. Wolf, or A. Wolf, explains what really happened. He claims he had a terrible cold. He was baking a cake for his granny. He just needed a cup of sugar.
He went to the first pig's house. The pig wouldn't answer. A. Wolf sneezed a giant sneeze. The straw house fell down. He found the pig inside.
He explains that he couldn't just leave a perfectly good pig lying there. So, he ate him. The same thing happened at the second pig's house.
The Brick House and the Third Pig
When he got to the third pig's house, it was made of bricks. He sneezed and sneezed, but the house stayed strong. The third pig was not very friendly.
A. Wolf says the police and reporters showed up. They only heard the pigs' side of the story. That's why everyone thinks he's "Big Bad."
Book's Unique Style
The book is famous for its clever storytelling. It makes readers think about different points of view. It teaches that there are always two sides to every story.
Unreliable Narrator Explained
In literature, when a character tells a story but might not be telling the whole truth, they are called an "unreliable narrator." A. Wolf is a great example of this. He tries to convince you he's innocent.
The book uses humor and wit to make you wonder. Was the wolf really misunderstood? Or is he just trying to trick us?
Adaptation to Film
This popular book was later made into an animated short film. Weston Woods Studios created the film in 2008. The famous actor Paul Giamatti lent his voice to the wolf.
Images for kids
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The cover of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
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