The Three Pigs

Module 3

The Three Pigs by David Wiesner


Summary

Almost everyone has heard of the story “The Three Little Pigs”. Well this story is based on the original story. The three pigs went out in the world to seek their fortune. They built their houses out of straw, sticks and bricks just like in the original story. Just like in the original story the wolf blew the houses down made of straws and sticks. But something different happened in between the visit to the house made of bricks. The pigs escape and somehow show up in other stories and nursery rhymes like hey diddle diddle. It is little confusing but it is an interesting twist. The pigs return home and the story ends as usual, the big bad wolf cannot blow the house down made of bricks.


My Impression
I enjoyed reading the story “The Three Pigs”. It was very predictable and unpredictable. It was predictable because I have read the original story many times. For the person who never read “The Three Pigs will see this story as an exciting story for children. The illustrations are very beautiful and very detailed. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a wonderful and exciting story.

How can I use this story in the classroom?
Read the story of The Three Pigs and use a sequence graphic organizer to retell the story telling what happened 1st , 2nd, and continue in order. Post the chart in the classroom. Have students see if they can retell the story in order.

Reviews

Review:
"Wiesner's brilliant use of white space and perspective...evokes a feeling that the characters can navigate endless possibilities." Publishers Weekly
Review:
"A clever tale that will keep kids poring over every detail." Children's Literature
Review:
"Witty dialogue and physical comedy abound in this inspired retelling of a familiar favorite." School Library Journal

Bibliography

The three pigs
David Wiesner - Clarion Books - New York - 2001