The Three Little Pigs

by Margaret Hillert, Michelle Dorenkamp (Illustrations)

Retells, in preprimer words, the tale of three little pigs and how they deal with the big bad wolf

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fairy Tales

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Christine Sneeringer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This classic was edited to include more sight words that are appropriate for beginning readers. My 3-year-old daughter LOVES this book. It is her favorite. I enjoy reading it with her. I say "with her" because she reads it right along with me, over and over. She remembers the story, and is starting to recognize some of the words, (which is the point of this book, after all). If I had been looking for the original version of "The Three Little Pigs," I would have been disappointed. Some of the parts that we all remember, such as " Not by the hair of my chiny chin chin" have been replaced by "You can not . . . You can not . . You can not come in." However, I was looking for a book that included sight words, repetition, and a story that captured her attention. This book fits the bill.

[Netaniel Dempster · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but I wanted the pigs to say no by the hair of my chinny chin chin and I wanted the wolf to say I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down! This book was easy because it wasn't a long, long book. This book is good for kids.
I learned that it's not good to build your house out of straw. You have to use bricks or the big bad wolf will eat you!

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

My children absolutely adore this book. Reading literature is so important to the development of a child's mind, and I cannot think of thing I would rather do then sit down to read to them in the evenings. Imagination and growth are so vital in those so young.

[Haley Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for third graders. It is easy to read because the words are small and basic sight words. Every child should know how to read this. It would be great for small groups.

[Brianna Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This beginner story would be used for K-1st grade. I would use this book to teach about basic plot sequencing and characters.

[Karley Kirkendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Traditional Literature
Feature: Most students can read the story based off of the pictures.
Grade: K-5

[Karim Elmenshawy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story about three little(two rediculous and the other wiser) pigs and bad wolf . There must be unity in our live..

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute!

[Rolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great early reader.

[Jacey Hull · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book to teach about common fairytales.

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

This original "Fairy Tales and Folklore" series title by Margaret Hillert retells the classic fairy tale for young readers. The main theme of working together is suited to emerging readers who
will be drawn in by the bright updated illustrations that provide visual clues to the text. The simple sentences and repetitive vocabulary are intended for beginners. Appended reading reinforcement activities that are a mainstay of Hillert titles serve to help parents, teachers or caregivers enrich the reading experience. The title is suited to budding readers eager to practice their skills and fluency and gain confidence.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute, very simple story about the 3 little pigs. There were just a few words in each sentence and a lot of repetition. It's a great version for beginning readers. It was also a nice slow story for my 1 year old (turns 2 tomorrow!!).

The illustrations were great and it stayed true to the story with the first two pigs getting their houses blown in, and then the third pig's house standing strong. It even includes the wolf trying to come down the chimney when blowing it over didn't work.

It was a cute book and if you have a beginning reader at home, this would be a good one to grab.

[Elizabeth S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite version of The Three Little Pigs. The pictures are well done and the words are basic, suited to young readers. My biggest beef is that the pigs don't say, "Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin!" How can it be the Three Little Pigs without that?

[Ariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book because my beginning reader came home so proud that he could read the whole thing by himself. There are many sight words in the book that he recognized and he was able to sound out the words he didn't know. Go, Nathaniel!

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very basic early reader with nice illustrations and a simple telling of the Three Pigs' story. The words "brick" and "wolf" don't even appear to give an indication of the ease of the language here.

[Smoot M.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Based on the story and very simple to read. Still captures the magic of the story of life's troubles and goodness. Beginners readers will find it easy to read and understand. Enjoyable book that you want to read over and over again.

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[Dotty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love what this author has done for early readers. All of our kids read various books she wrote as they started to read.

[Deana Pittman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Abbi said this one was OK....I mean, you can't just leave a wolf in your chimney!