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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs [Paperback]

Jon Scieszka , Lane Smith
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
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Mar 7 1996

A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.

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Did the story of the three little pigs ever seem slightly biased to you? All that huffing and puffing--could one wolf really be so unequivocally evil? Finally, we get to hear the rest of the story, "as told to author Jon Scieszka," straight from the wolf's mouth. As Alexander T. Wolf explains it, the whole Big Bad Wolf thing was just a big misunderstanding. Al Wolf was minding his own business, making his granny a cake, when he realized he was out of a key ingredient. He innocently went from house to house to house (one made of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks) asking to borrow a cup of sugar. Could he help it if he had a bad cold, causing him to sneeze gigantic, gale-force sneezes? Could he help it if pigs these days use shabby construction materials? And after the pigs had been ever-so-accidentally killed, well, who can blame him for having a snack?

As with The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, (another stellar collaboration by Scieszka and illustrator Lane Smith), children who know all the old stories by heart will delight in reading impudent new versions. Here, Scieszka's text is clever, savvy, and tabloid-quick, and Smith's stretchy-strange illustrations complete this funny, irreverent, thoroughly original tale. (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"Designed with uncommon flair," said PW, this "gaily newfangled version of the classic tale" takes sides with the villain. "Imaginative watercolors eschew realism, further updating the tale." A Spanish-language reprint will be issued simultaneously ($4.99, -055758-X). Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars I found this objectionable July 21 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I thought this was a cute concept and was looking forward to giving it to my grandchildren. However, I was horrified when the wolf ate the pigs. The book was very funny except for this part so if eating the pigs doesn't bother you I would recommend it. However, I will be returning it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book Jan 21 2013
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
It was good, not perfect quality but I didn't need perfect. It is for children so it worked great. The kids loved the book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book, but don't get it too early May 12 2004
By Dave
Format:Paperback
My elementary-school age son loves the upside-down fairy tale books, like The Stinky Cheese Man, The Wolf Who Cried Boy, or The Big Bad Pig and the Three Little Wolves. This book isn't as much fun for him as those, because at least 80% of the humor is intended for somebody no younger than 12.

*I* laugh my head off whenever we read it; it's certainly a five-star book. Just don't expect a young child to enjoy the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wolf reasserts innocence, calls for new trial
Finally, after all this time, Alexander T. Wolf (alias "the Big Bad Wolf") emerges to tell his side of the 3 Little Pigs tragedy. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2006 by Daniel Jolley
5.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't my fault!
Did you know that the wolf is really innocent? He just had a cold. This book can be a good introduction to the concept of two sides to every story. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by Kelli
4.0 out of 5 stars Max's Book Review
I read the book, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. This is a fantastic childrens' book based on the original story of the three little pigs. Read more
Published on May 25 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazingly Funny Book
I loved reading The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs. It was very entertaining and fun to read. Not only for children, but for teens and adults as well. Read more
Published on May 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious new twist on an old story.
Aside from being funny and having great illustrations,this book has value in showing children that there are two sides to every story. Read more
Published on May 16 2004 by "mattm73"
5.0 out of 5 stars Who's afraid of Mr. Alexander T. Wolf?
Authors these days are constantly reinterpreting old fairy tales and nursery rhymes to spice them up, repackage them, and sell them as something new. Read more
Published on May 11 2004 by E. R. Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I loved it when I was an elementary student, and even now as a high school student it still makes me crack a smile. Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by Belle Downs
5.0 out of 5 stars The Wrong Story of the Three Little Pigs
The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka is a really book to read. It is a hilarious book because it shows smoke, bunny ears, and other funny stuff. Read more
Published on April 22 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars My Opinion
I think the true story of the three little pigs was a great story. I thought the wolf was innocent because all he wanted was a cup of sugar.
Published on Dec 18 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars My True Opinion
I think this book is great!Because it is funny and because it's better than the regular one. Alexander T.Wolf should be in jail because he ate ate two innocent pigs.
Published on Dec 18 2003
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