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The Three Little Pigs: Walt Disney's
Three little pigs leave home to seek their fortunes and have to deal with a wicked wolf.
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First published February 12, 1972
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Barbara Brenner
108 books12 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Barbara Brenner is a respected, award-winning author, specializing in works of both juvenile fiction and nonfiction educational material that deals with animals, nature, and ecology. Her interests range from the natural world (i.e. Thinking about Ants) to American history (e.g. Wagon Wheels), all of which are reflected in the wide scope of her work. Brenner discussed with Contemporary Authors Online her influences and how they have affected her literary career, concluding that “all the circumstances of my life conspired to make me a writer--just lucky, I guess.”
Brenner was born Barbara Lawrence on June 26, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to Robert Lawrence (a real estate broker) and Marguerite (Furboter) Johnes. Tragically, her mother died when Brenner was just a year old, and, according to Brenner, this has been a large influence on her career, with Contemporary Authors Online showing how this has added a certain level of “sensitivity” to her work. She also defines Brooklyn as a place which gave much “color” to her work, and where her father’s ambitions for her helped to develop Brenner’s intellectual curiosity.
Brenner attended Seton Hall College (now University) and Rutgers University from 1942-46, whilst also working as a copy editor at Prudential Insurance Co. from 1942 – 46. Her freelance work as an artist’s agent prepared her for a literary life, as after the birth of her two children she began work on her first book Somebody’s Slippers, Somebody’s Shoes, published in 1957. She followed this book with an educational picture book entitled Barto Takes the Subway, designed to improve reading comprehension and sight vocabulary.
Her artistic development continued when she began to collaborate with her husband, illustrator Fred Brenner, on The Flying Patchwork Quilt. Her next book, On the Frontier with Mr. Audubon, was selected by School Library Journal as “The Best of the Best” among children’s books published over 26 seasons. In a review of On the Frontier with Mr. Audubon, Paul Showers wrote in the New York Times Book Review that “Brenner again demonstrates her gift for invention and respect for facts . . . [it is] written in the polite but colloquial language of the frontier sketching in Audubon’s biographical background and recording events of the journey as they might have been observed by a serious, very perceptive 13- year-old.” One of her best-selling titles was Wagon Wheels (published in 1978), which deals with the trials and tribulations of a close-knit African American family. This true to life story is “exciting and realistic” according to Gisela Jernigan (writing in the children literature journal Booklist), and was named a 1978 American Library Association Notable Book.
Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s Brenner continued to publish, many of her works being influenced by the careers and interests of her sons. Speaking to Contemporary Authors Online Brenner explains that as their sons are both grown, and their respective careers as a “biologist . . . and musician” have both had an influence on her writing (i.e. Dinosaurium 1993). In 1986, Brenner was honored with the Pennsylvania School Librarians’ Association’s Outstanding Pennsylvania Author Award. Brenner’s most celebrated book is a collection entitled Voices: Poetry and Art from around the World, for which she was chief editor. This book received an ALA Notable Book for Children mention and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults award. According to the Horn Book Guide from Spring 2001, “more than three hundred and fifty poems from six continents evoke the specific and the universal” with contributions from both “celebrated and unknown poets, Nobel prize winners, and children” allowing the book to demonstrate Brenner’s skill in celebrating “place” and the “shared feelings” of the people about whom the book is written.
Barbara Brenner is a respected, award-winning author, specializing in works of both juvenile fiction and nonfiction educational material that deals with animals, nature, and ecology. Her interests range from the natural world (i.e. Thinking about Ants) to American history (e.g. Wagon Wheels), all of which are reflected in the wide scope of her work. Brenner discussed with Contemporary Authors Online her influences and how they have affected her literary career, concluding that “all the circumstances of my life conspired to make me a writer--just lucky, I guess.”
Brenner was born Barbara Lawrence on June 26, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to Robert Lawrence (a real estate broker) and Marguerite (Furboter) Johnes. Tragically, her mother died when Brenner was just a year old, and, according to Brenner, this has been a large influence on her career, with Contemporary Authors Online showing how this has added a certain level of “sensitivity” to her work. She also defines Brooklyn as a place which gave much “color” to her work, and where her father’s ambitions for her helped to develop Brenner’s intellectual curiosity.
Brenner attended Seton Hall College (now University) and Rutgers University from 1942-46, whilst also working as a copy editor at Prudential Insurance Co. from 1942 – 46. Her freelance work as an artist’s agent prepared her for a literary life, as after the birth of her two children she began work on her first book Somebody’s Slippers, Somebody’s Shoes, published in 1957. She followed this book with an educational picture book entitled Barto Takes the Subway, designed to improve reading comprehension and sight vocabulary.
Her artistic development continued when she began to collaborate with her husband, illustrator Fred Brenner, on The Flying Patchwork Quilt. Her next book, On the Frontier with Mr. Audubon, was selected by School Library Journal as “The Best of the Best” among children’s books published over 26 seasons. In a review of On the Frontier with Mr. Audubon, Paul Showers wrote in the New York Times Book Review that “Brenner again demonstrates her gift for invention and respect for facts . . . [it is] written in the polite but colloquial language of the frontier sketching in Audubon’s biographical background and recording events of the journey as they might have been observed by a serious, very perceptive 13- year-old.” One of her best-selling titles was Wagon Wheels (published in 1978), which deals with the trials and tribulations of a close-knit African American family. This true to life story is “exciting and realistic” according to Gisela Jernigan (writing in the children literature journal Booklist), and was named a 1978 American Library Association Notable Book.
Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s Brenner continued to publish, many of her works being influenced by the careers and interests of her sons. Speaking to Contemporary Authors Online Brenner explains that as their sons are both grown, and their respective careers as a “biologist . . . and musician” have both had an influence on her writing (i.e. Dinosaurium 1993). In 1986, Brenner was honored with the Pennsylvania School Librarians’ Association’s Outstanding Pennsylvania Author Award. Brenner’s most celebrated book is a collection entitled Voices: Poetry and Art from around the World, for which she was chief editor. This book received an ALA Notable Book for Children mention and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults award. According to the Horn Book Guide from Spring 2001, “more than three hundred and fifty poems from six continents evoke the specific and the universal” with contributions from both “celebrated and unknown poets, Nobel prize winners, and children” allowing the book to demonstrate Brenner’s skill in celebrating “place” and the “shared feelings” of the people about whom the book is written.
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January 5, 2019
Of course, all should have this cute book handy to read aloud to the little ones, It is especially fun to narrate and play out the parts. Who doesn't love to play the big, bad wolf and huff and puff. This is a great classic to have around.
October 14, 2008
The pictures in this book are so wonderful. I had it memorized as a child, and so did all my sisters. Now my kids have it memorized. We never get sick of this book, it is that good!
June 27, 2017
The traditional tale of the three little pigs, who made their house of straw, sticks, and bricks.
Not much to say here, but while an earlier review version of the three little pigs was pretty good, there nothing like the original!
Not much to say here, but while an earlier review version of the three little pigs was pretty good, there nothing like the original!
October 12, 2017
X3 LOVES FOR THIS BOOK 🔥
March 19, 2018
The story about three little(two rediculous and the other wiser) pigs and bad wolf . There must be unity in our live..
February 3, 2019
This book belonged to my mother when she was little. Its a cute book -- well illustrated and a great story.
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July 31, 2024
Another childhood favorite!
September 29, 2011
Folklore Review:
The three little pigs lived in a house at the bottom of the hill with their mother. The big bad wolf lived at the top of the hill. One day the pigs mother told them that it was time to move out on their own so the three pigs decided to build houses of their own. She warned them to watch out for the big bad wolf because he liked to eat pigs. While the pigs were building their house the wolf was watching them. The first pig built his house of straw. The second pig built his house of sticks, and the third pig built his house of bricks. The wolf came to the first pig's house and asked the pig to let him in. When the pig said no he huffed and puffed and blew his house in. The first pig ran to the second pigs house and the wolf tried to get in again. The pigs refused so he huffed and puffed and blew the house in. Both pigs ran to the third pigs house. The wolf came to the house and tried to get in. When they refused he tried to blow the brick house in but couldn't. He then tried to get in through the chimney. The pigs put hot water on the fireplace so when the wolf came down the chimney he fell into the water and then ran to his house and never bothered the pigs again.
This book is appropriate for primary readers. Children in this age group are just beginning to read and are very inquisitive. The story is suspensful and will keep the children interested. They will be routing for the three pigs to get away from the big bad wolf.
The author uses the color to show the actions of the character. The characters are created in animated form. She uses pictures to show the emotions of the characters which gives life to the story.
I would recommend this book because it introduces words that children of this age may not have seen before. That can help challenge their vocabulary. The story uses verbs, which is an opportunity to teach a developmentally appropriate activity.
The three little pigs lived in a house at the bottom of the hill with their mother. The big bad wolf lived at the top of the hill. One day the pigs mother told them that it was time to move out on their own so the three pigs decided to build houses of their own. She warned them to watch out for the big bad wolf because he liked to eat pigs. While the pigs were building their house the wolf was watching them. The first pig built his house of straw. The second pig built his house of sticks, and the third pig built his house of bricks. The wolf came to the first pig's house and asked the pig to let him in. When the pig said no he huffed and puffed and blew his house in. The first pig ran to the second pigs house and the wolf tried to get in again. The pigs refused so he huffed and puffed and blew the house in. Both pigs ran to the third pigs house. The wolf came to the house and tried to get in. When they refused he tried to blow the brick house in but couldn't. He then tried to get in through the chimney. The pigs put hot water on the fireplace so when the wolf came down the chimney he fell into the water and then ran to his house and never bothered the pigs again.
This book is appropriate for primary readers. Children in this age group are just beginning to read and are very inquisitive. The story is suspensful and will keep the children interested. They will be routing for the three pigs to get away from the big bad wolf.
The author uses the color to show the actions of the character. The characters are created in animated form. She uses pictures to show the emotions of the characters which gives life to the story.
I would recommend this book because it introduces words that children of this age may not have seen before. That can help challenge their vocabulary. The story uses verbs, which is an opportunity to teach a developmentally appropriate activity.
September 18, 2013
There are many versions of the book The Three Little pigs but I feel that one of the best version is this Walt Disney version by Barbara Brenner.
The main storyline of the book is when three pigs are sent out by their Mother to each build their own houses. The book highlights the different characters of each pig by stating the material they choose to use in order to build their houses. So the first pig, being the laziest, chooses the easiest option by using straw to build his house. Along comes the big nasty wolf and blows the house down with one huff. The second pig uses slightly stronger material i.e., sticks, to build his house. Although his house is more stable than the first pig’s, it still takes the wolf a short amount of time to blow down the house. The third pig, being the most intelligent and resilient, decided to build his house from bricks and the wolf is unable to blow down the house and he lives happily ever after.
I believe this book is ideal for a teacher to read to early years’ pupils. It can be read in quite an entertaining way whilst simultaneously giving children the chance to think how hard work pays off in the end.
The teacher could use this book for group reading and then give children tasks to achieve to prove they are hard workers just like the third little pig. This book is an excellent tool for teaching children appropriate attitude towards school work and can also help with character building for children.
The main storyline of the book is when three pigs are sent out by their Mother to each build their own houses. The book highlights the different characters of each pig by stating the material they choose to use in order to build their houses. So the first pig, being the laziest, chooses the easiest option by using straw to build his house. Along comes the big nasty wolf and blows the house down with one huff. The second pig uses slightly stronger material i.e., sticks, to build his house. Although his house is more stable than the first pig’s, it still takes the wolf a short amount of time to blow down the house. The third pig, being the most intelligent and resilient, decided to build his house from bricks and the wolf is unable to blow down the house and he lives happily ever after.
I believe this book is ideal for a teacher to read to early years’ pupils. It can be read in quite an entertaining way whilst simultaneously giving children the chance to think how hard work pays off in the end.
The teacher could use this book for group reading and then give children tasks to achieve to prove they are hard workers just like the third little pig. This book is an excellent tool for teaching children appropriate attitude towards school work and can also help with character building for children.
July 18, 2012
Main characters: The three little Pigs and the wolf
Setting: at the pigs homes
Point of view: Narrator
Plot: The story is about three little pigs who must build their own houses to live in. The first pig built his house out of straw because it was the easiest way to make a house. The second pig built his house out of sticks which was sturdier than the house made of straw. The third pig built his house out of bricks. Along came a werewolf who blew the house of straw down! Next he went to the next piggies house and blew the house of sticks down! He moved to the third house of bricks and huffed and puffed but couldn't manage to blow the pigs house down. The pig lived happily ever after.
Main ideas: When one works hard at something and gives it their all, it will pay off in the end.
Recommend: I would recommend this book to younger students who are just starting to school. A teacher can read the book to them and then remind them that all through school they must do their best in anything they do because it will pay off in the end. When someone tries their best, they will probably get what they deserve.
Satisfying statement: Hard work pays off in the end.
Setting: at the pigs homes
Point of view: Narrator
Plot: The story is about three little pigs who must build their own houses to live in. The first pig built his house out of straw because it was the easiest way to make a house. The second pig built his house out of sticks which was sturdier than the house made of straw. The third pig built his house out of bricks. Along came a werewolf who blew the house of straw down! Next he went to the next piggies house and blew the house of sticks down! He moved to the third house of bricks and huffed and puffed but couldn't manage to blow the pigs house down. The pig lived happily ever after.
Main ideas: When one works hard at something and gives it their all, it will pay off in the end.
Recommend: I would recommend this book to younger students who are just starting to school. A teacher can read the book to them and then remind them that all through school they must do their best in anything they do because it will pay off in the end. When someone tries their best, they will probably get what they deserve.
Satisfying statement: Hard work pays off in the end.
December 10, 2014
My love of reading started when i was young, and it gives me immense pleasure to provide books to Spread the Word Nevada, an organization that passes them on to children in the community. They are a terrific organization supporting an important cause. If your local I encourage you to check them out. For those living further a field, look in your own community, their may already be a similar program in place. And if not, you can always help start one.
http://spreadthewordnevada.org/
Myself, I go out on the weekends and
shop thrift store and bulk book lots to rescue books and donate them. Sometimes I'll find a book I remember reading when I was young and will read it again before passing it on.
I don't rate these books using my normal scale, instead I give most of them three stars. This isn't a Criticism of the book, simply my way of rating them as good for children.
September 7, 2015
This is a gentle retelling of "The Three Little Pigs" and should be familiar to those who have seen the Disney animated version. In this version, retold by Barbara Brenner, the three pigs leave home to build their houses. None of the pigs are eaten and no permanent damage is done to the wolf when he clambers down the chimney of the third pig's house, attempting to get to the three pigs. All ends happily and the wolf learns his lesson. Brenner does use some repetition, which is the crowning jewel of any good fairy tale and folktale, although the story is clunky in some scenes. Still, though, this is a fair introduction to this tale and most children will enjoy it. If looking for more traditional, and better, retellings for children, try Paul Galdone's excellent folktales and fairy tales. Recommended.
January 22, 2012
After reading a few different authors, Disney's version is my favorite for sure. It has been quite a while since I have heard this story, and honestly I thought it was different. There are so many different publications of it, I assume that is why. Be prepared and willing to work, I think is the moral.
May 1, 2015
This book was about three pigs that were told by their mom to go live in their own houses. I like this book because the three little pigs were brave. My favourite characters were the three little pigs because they were brave. I would recommend this book maybe because I don't know some people probably don't like the three little pigs.
April 30, 2008
This is a pretty good version of The Three Little Pigs. The pigs don't get eaten~~they all end up safe in the brick house. At one point, the wolf dresses as a sheep to trick the pigs, but it doesn't work. The pigs boil some water to get rid of the wolf for good.
February 9, 2016
The Three Little Pigs (Disney's Wonderful World of Reading) by Barbara Brenner (Random House/Grolier Books Club 1973) (Fiction – Children's). This is Disney's own “The Three Little Pigs,” and it is just perfect. It's simply the best retelling of the tale! My rating: 7/10, finished 1962.
April 23, 2008
... I believe that Disney won an oscar for the tune "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf"...
October 28, 2009
Had this in my Walt Disney book collection as a child.
April 21, 2020
Exact retelling of the classic Disney cartoon version. Would be a fun flannel story.
July 12, 2012
disneys short retelling
September 12, 2012
a classic!
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October 28, 2013i want to read this story
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November 30, 2014
I think that you should let me read the book three little pigs.I would like to read the book.Please let me read this book because my teacher wants me to read the book three little pigs
April 18, 2015
This book is based on the Silly Symphony of the same name.
The three little pigs set out from home and each build their own house but the Big Bad Wolf is out to get them.
The three little pigs set out from home and each build their own house but the Big Bad Wolf is out to get them.
September 25, 2023
Eh, in the scope of children's literature growing up this was not one of my favorite stories. as much as I did not want the wolf to get the pigs I always ended up feeling bad for him too.
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