The Three Little Jayhawks

by Dom Fambrough, Larry Leroy Pearson (Illustrator)

The Three Little Jayhawks, published in November, 2006 by The KU Alumni Association, is a classic children tale adapted by Coach Fambrough as the story of three clever little Jayhawks who outwit the big, bad Missouri tiger. Originating from a story session at a Lawrence elementary school, Coach Fambrough uses a few casting changes to create a colorful portrayal of KUs longtime rivalry with the University of Missouri. The hardcover book is illustrated in full color throughout with beautiful campus renderings by noted artist Larry Leroy Pearson.

Genres: Picture Books

40 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2006

Reviews

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatly enjoyed the reinvention of the 3 little pigs. If you are a KU fan this is a must read. I was great to hear the reasoning behind the creation of the three little jayhawks. Thank you for writing this so others could enjoy it

[Jackie Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great rewrite of three little pigs. Bringing in the rival teams, real streets, and local areas. Any age would enjoy this book.

[Kelly Workman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides a very creative take on the Three Little Pigs, and is a must read for Kansans, KU fans or not. The pictures are vibrant, adding to the text in a very positive way. The book follows a classic tale, and is familiar to young readers, allowing them to truly fall in love with the book.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a unique twist on a classic - the three little pigs have become Jayhawks, and they are attempting to outsmart that nasty Missouri Tiger! Even though you can guess how it ends, it is worth reading.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun take on the Three Little Pigs. Definitely one that any little Jayhawk fan will love.

[Jayhawk Ink · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our staff's favorites!