The Three Little Pigs

by Terri Super (Illustrator)

House of straw and twigs are easier to build, but only the house made of bricks by the third little pig is strong enough to keep out the wolf.

Genres: Picture Books, Fairy Tales, Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Classics, Folk Tales

18 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Julia Stevens]

A classic! Great for predicting. This is a fun one to tell on a flannel board or have your students retell in their own words.

[Jānis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Darba autors ir Džeimss Maršals. Darba nosaukums ir Trīs mazi sivēntiņi. Stāsts noris rudenī, kad sivēntiņi sāk celt mājas aukstajai ziemai. Es izvēlējos šo grāmatu, jo es nekad nebiju lasījis trīs sivēntiņus, bet es jau apmēram zināju kas ir stāsta pamatā. Šis stāsts ir savā ziņā uzjautrinošs pieaugušam lasītājam, bet dažkārt vajag paskatīties uz pasauli ar bērna acīm un izprast, ko bērns iemācās no stāsta morāles. Stāsta morāle ir tāda, ka lai kā tu censtos, ir jādomā par to cik tu daudz izdari un vai tu izdari visu ko tu spēj.
Stāstā darbojas trīs mazi sivēntiņi - Nif Nifs, Nuf Nufs un Naf Nafs, kā arī vilks. Sivēntiņš Naf Nafs bija visgudrākais un rūpīgākais, tāpēc rūpīgi izvēlējās mājas materiālus. Viņš bija piekusis no izturīgās mājiņas celšanas, bet bija gandarīts par padarīto. Vēlāk stāstā parādās arī vilks, kurš vēlas apēst sivēntiņus. Galu galā visi trīs sivēntiņi dzīvoja draudzīgi vienā mājā, kur veiksmīgi pārziemoja visu ziemu. Autors izmanto bērnišķīgu valodu, kura ļauj lasītājam nedomāt par vārda nozīmi. Stāsts ir veidots modernā stilā, jo nav varoņu pārdzīvojumu.
Es ieteiktu izlasīt šo grāmatu visiem, kuri to vēl nav izdarījuši, lai vēlāk nebūtu vilšanās par stāsta morāli. Šis stāsts tiešām ir labs stāsts, jo tas liek padomāt par to vai tu dari visu ko spēj lai sasniegtu savu iecerēto mērķi.

[Leonore Mosley(EDUC378) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Text-to Teaching Connection: What is a reading response activity that you can do in a classroom with children in response to the book? Be specific (e.g. drama, music, art, writing, math, science, social studies, etc.).

Little pig, little pig let me in, The students love to read and act this story out. After reading the story students will with prompting complete a sequential order assignment. The students should be able to complete this after retelling the story. After completing the assignment, we will have a fun steam activity. Students will build their own houses using similar materials that were used by the pigs. Students will use pretzel sticks, marshmallows, gum drops and other supplies. The students will have to see if their houses will withstand the wind of the big bad wolf. If their home does not survive they will have to see where they went wrong and what to do next. I can not wait to see what beautiful houses I'll see.

[Brittney]

Text to teaching:
This story can be taught to youngsters as a teaching lesson. In the story the three little pigs out smarted the wolf by having teamwork. I would tell the class to partner up and show them how to work as a team. Once they are paired in teams each team will create their own version of a house made with materials in the classroom. We will all then determine which house is the strongest and why.

[Nickie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Traditional tale although not a huge fan if the story myself it leant itself well to nursery children and they happily re-acted it during free flow of their own accord. I was able to create a rather lively story sack for this book including a non-fiction book of a wolf, a bag of bricks, a bag of twigs and a bag of straw so children could create the houses. Along with finger puppets for each of the characters.

[HH · Rating 4 out of 5]

just a place holder!!

FihE-RD

[Jessica Walsh-Frazier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ona: "When I'm excited about this book it makes me happy."😍😍

[emyrose8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5- I like James Marshall's twist on this classic tale. excellent illustrations as always.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fairly classic take on the fairy tale, paired with James Marshall's inimitable illustrations.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the version where the wolf eats the first 2 pigs immediately and the last pig eats the wolf. I liked the part where the wolf kept inviting the pig out, but I’m not sure why the pig kept going to the places, even though I wasn’t sure why the pig went even though he knew why the wolf invited him. I understood the turnips.

[Ashley Campbell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This rendition of The Three Little Pigs is similar to the original story I grew up knowing, but very different in many ways. First, the first two little pigs are both outsmarted and eaten by the wolf. This is different from the forgiving and gentle story I grew up with where the first and second pig eventually ran to the third pigs house for safety. Secondly, the methods that the wolf uses to attempt in outsmarting the third little pig are different. He tries to arrange meetings to eat turnips or pick from the garden, which the third little pig is smart enough to arrive early at. Unfortunately, when the wolf invites the third little pig to the fair, the pig forgets to leave early and is caught by the wolf. This leads back to the third little pig's home (made of stone) where the wolf tries to catch the pig by climbing down the chimney. The third little pig finally ends the torment by putting a boiling pot under the wolf, which he falls into and is cooked.
The illustrations for this Traditional story were bright and detailed. They were very descriptive to help add to the story and I enjoyed the expressions that each character had during different parts to the story.

[Kim Bickes · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another retold version of The Three Little Pigs, although this story more closely follows the original version. I enjoyed the illustrations in this picture book. They were cartoonish looking pictures that made the story more entertaining then the original. After reading this book, I didn't really know that the three pigs had a mother or the fact that the third pig beat the wolf by scaring him at least once in the story. It was entertaining to see the wolf being tricked over and over and then when he finally thought he had the pig, the pig actually ate him for dinner. My favorite part of the story was when the third pig rolled down the hill scaring the pig in a butter churn. Although, my students weren't very familiar with a butter churn, they still thought it was funny. I would like to read or see another version of The Three Little Pigs that has the same story but just change a few of the things in the story to make it more of a modern story.

[Chanae Wills · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Three Little Pigs is a classic story that is told in different ways. In this telling there were three little pigs who left from home to start new lives of their own. The first pig made his house out of straw. A wolf came by and was hungry for pig, so he told the little pig to let him, the pig said no so the wolf blew down his house and ate him. This happened to the second pig how built his house of sticks. The third pig built his house out of bricks. The wolf tried to blow his house down but could not, so he tried to get the pig to invite him inside. The pig refused but told the wolf he would meet him in various public places. Each time the wolf tried to meet the pig, the pig had already left. The wolf was fed up and climbed in the pigs’ chimney. The wolf fell in the pigs’ pot and the pig made wolf soup.
I could use this story to teach students about what dialogue is. I could then have my students write a piece where they use dialogue in their story.

[Tracey Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny retelling of the classic fairy tale of the three little pigs, with lift-the-flap surprises. The book has lift up flaps throughout, so very engaging and interactive for young children. It is a good way of introducing rhyme to children, as it has rhymes and repetition throughout. The rhymes are very well constructed and flow well, making it easy to read. The illustrations are bright, colourful, cheerful and each page is enhanced by 'lift the flaps'. A good telling of the story which is not too scary for the vivid imaginations that some children might have, it is also pretty close to the original traditional tale. This book comes with a CD which could give children the opportunity to read along too in the classroom. It encourages language and imagination and I would recommend it for any story time.

[Maria Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairy Tales Review Assignment (Book One):

The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall best depicts the original fairy tale. Similar to the original fairy tale, the wolf uses trickery to try to lure the third little pig out. He fails in the end because the little pig is too clever for him. This book would be appropriate for children in grades K-2. The story is an easy read aloud and children would naturally chime in with the rhythmic chants like, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house in!” Readers will notice the illustrations in this story will support the storyline. For example, the third little pig was dressed very sophisticatedly with a suit and tie and even glasses. This portrays him to be intelligent and clever. This book would be a good read for young readers to learn that hard work pays off in the end and that evil will be punished.

[Jennifer Bollinger]

Rating: 3

Review: The three little pigs is a suitable book for young children. It is a classic children's story that includes funny voices for the pigs and the bad wolf. The three little pigs need help in the story because the wolf has taken over their house.






How would you utilize in the classroom:

Read the three little pigs before nap time while the children are getting settled onto their cots, dim the lights, and read the story aloud. The teacher should change their voice to make the piggy characters come to life. it will prompt the children to be quiet so they can listen to the story while they are calming down for nap time. It also give them something to concentrate on while they are trying to asleep.

[Sara Schwarzwalder · Rating 5 out of 5]

The three little pigs is a classic and should be known by all children. I loved this version and the pictures in it! The big bad wolf looked mean and careless as he huffed and puffed at the fat little piggies homes. Although the pigs get eaten and the mean old wolf in the end I still think this book would be good to read to a first grade class. I can imagine the kids screeching and laughing just thinking about it now. I also think the kids would enjoy joining in with the repetitive nature of the book. This would be a great book to read the wolf's part in a devious voice and the pigs in a squeaky, shy voice. In the end when the pig gets his revenge I think it is a good example of good verse evil.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fun book was written in rhymes that children would all enjoy. This book even has flaps that can be lifted that can keep students engaged to guess what is to come next.

I can use this book in class for students to use compare and contrast of the version they are aware of and how different it may be or read another book that is also about three little pigs to get students to compare between two books. Students can also think and write their own different endings to the story or what part they would change if they could.

[Savannah Work · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Three Little Pigs" is a classic fairy tale that has been retold time and time again. This version by James Marshall includes beautiful watercolor illustrations that help move the story along. Though because the pigs were somewhat rude, I'm not sure that I would use this version in a classroom of young children.

Utilized in the classroom: This story could be used in lessons on math and construction. The children could do activities building their own pig houses using various materials to find out which materials are more sturdy.

[Kathryn Brunk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story starts off with once upon a time and is a true fairy tale. This is the classic story of the three pigs that is why I like this book. It has great illustrations and describes how each pig has found material to build a house. This story would go great with a construction unit and I would even read this book before I did an activity that had the children build with toothpicks and marsh mellows. I would ask them to construct a house for themselves.

[Bryonna Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a childhood all time favorite. Its a comedy and it is also a suspense at the same time. It is good for children imagination and excitement. This story also has a lot of rhyme and repetition in it.

I would use this in the classroom by showing how teamwork can get you out of situations that you may have trouble with.

[Alma Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a classic that is told in a way for catching the children's attention. The Three Little Pigs is a story that can be used in the classroom in the block center. You can put out different materials so the children can try to build numerous structures that the big bad wolf can't blow down. These kind of activities build team work skills.

[Kristina Moss]

I absolutely loved The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall. In this classic story the author uses rhymes and detailed illustration with pop up flaps to engage students in a different twist in his retold story. I would use this book in my classroom to incorporate using retelling strategies and sequencing events.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is much more like the fairy-tale that I remember reading, though it is a bit different in the end. This is a fun book. I know the students would like this because the pig outsmarts the wolf.

[Antionea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The three little pigs was a story about three little pigs building their own house. One out of straw, sticks and bricks. But one by one a mean old harry wolf would come by and threaten them of eating them. He would huff and puff and blow there house I and east them. He ate the first two pigs but the last pig whit the house made of bricks had a trick for the wolf. The wolf could not blow his house in because the bricks were to strong, so the wolf would set up a date to plan something to get the little pig out of the house. Each event the pig would go earlier so the wolf and pig ever saw each other the finally they saw each other at a picnic and the pig tripped into a barrel scarring the wolf. The wolf came by the little pig house and was furious, he threaten to climb up the roof through the chimney to eat the little pig, so the pig boiled up some hot water and as soon as the wolf came sliding down the chimney he feel right into the pigs pot of stew and the little pig had him a nice bowl of wolf soup.
The literary of this book was very clear there were only a few old words like "Capital idea" but over all well put together a great book for kindergarteners to read along with because of the simple words that they should know as a kindergartener.
I gave this book five stars because the book told a great story that would keep children's interest and wanting to know what's going to happen next, its a very fun book.

[Audrey Ahrens · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this version of The Three Little Pigs, James Marshall offers a longer version focused on the third pig and the wolf. The first two pigs buy their straw and sticks from a man to build their house, but are eaten by the wolf soon after. When the wolf approaches the third pig in the brick house, he cannot blow the house down and tries to trick the pig in a different way. He repeatedly asks the pig to go do things with him, such as pick turnips, but the pig is smart and does these things before the time the wolf asks. The wolf soon gets frustrated and jumps down the chimney, but falls right into the little pigs pot which he uses to eat the wolf for dinner. This story presents a longer version with a plot twist of the third pig (without his brothers) eating the wolf in the end. James Marshall does a great job by extending this classic tale and by inserting additional humor and clever remarks. The illustrations do a great job at also keeping the famous story alive and presents new details in the pictures (such as the wolf collecting the hat and balloon from the first two pigs). I think this book would make a great addition to any K-2 classroom and would be a story that would prove entertaining to the students.

[Paige Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Marshall retells the classic tale of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf with more exciting details. The setting is in a fantasy world where animals can act as humans. The main characters are the three little pigs and the wolf. The illustrations and story give crucial thinking process skills like observing, comparing, hypothesizing which house will stand or not, etc. Children will be able to comprehend and compare why each house didn't work and as they are reading along or listening, they are able to observe each pig's house, discuss and hypothesize why the house won't or will stand, and then classify and apply their understanding. The illustrations add to the story telling and provide proper foreshadow for children to further observe and discuss why the straw house didn't work and why the stick house didn't work. You can see the dialogue from the people the pigs buy their materials from leads to their fate. So, if children observe this, they can see that it's detailing to the upcoming events. The man with the bricks initially said it would make a sturdy house and that third pig listened and didn’t act like a know it all, therefore he had a successful and sturdy house! I love this new story telling of The Three Little Pigs and I think students will love it too.

[Matt Colvin]

The Three Little Pigs is a story following three pig brothers, that build their own house out of a different material, one of straw, one of sticks, and the last of bricks. A Big Bad Wolf comes around attempting to blow the houses down, and blows down the straw and sticks with ease, until the brick house, causing the wolf to run away.

The Three Little Pigs provides life lessons about perseverance and being intentional in your actions. The first two pigs take the easier way, and their short cuts become glaring issues when the wolf blows their house down. The third pig however, does things the hard way, with a vision on how doing it the hard way will pay off, in this case with a sturdier home.

In the classroom, this book is a classic for good reasons. This story and its message of perseverance and not taking shortcuts can directly relate to the classroom. In their schoolwork, it can influence them to do it right the first time. On the playground and with their peers, it can help encourage them to do the right thing. This book is a great tool for building important people skills and overall influencing them to be better people, doing things honestly with a vision into why we do hard things, as they often pay off better than the easy way.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am slowly working my way through Marshall's reimaginings/interpretations of classic fairy tales. He has such brilliant and funny insights and illustrations.

The tale begins in the usual way - it is time for our three little pigs to head out into the world on their own. The first two little pigs are rather full of themselves and rather informally clad. Which of course leads to the wolf being full of them rather quickly. They are gobbled up and do not reappear in the story.
Our third little pig, however, is quite dapper and filled with initiative. When wolf can't blow down the pig number 3's brick house, he tries a few sneaky plans including turnips, apples, and a fair. Pig barely escapes and wolf, quite perturbed, climbs the roof of the sturdy brick house and plummets down the chimney. And we all know how that turns out!

I love that he calls mama pig a sow and that she reminds her three piglets that she loves them.

You will need to know your audience on this one. The tale is often told with the first two pigs seeking refuge in their sibling's sturdy home. That is not the case here - pigs die and do not return. Which is fine with me - pigs need to learn to listen to sound advice when it comes to house building.

[Selena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary: This book follows the story of three pigs after leaving their mother’s house to live on their own. Each pig meets a man with different materials (straw, sticks and bricks) and decides to build their own house with his materials. They must beware of the big bad wolf their mother warned them of. He is a vicious wolf, he is always waiting to blow down another house. This fairy tale classic teaches us all an important lesson about thinking ahead and stranger danger.
Evaluation: This story is a classic fairy tale that represents the importance of working hard and thinking ahead. Readers follow the journey of three little pigs as they try to find safety away from the big neighborhood big bad wolf. Some pigs take the easy way out and others think long and hard about how to stay the safest. This story goes to show – its better safe than sorry.
Teaching Point: The author James Marshall presents an elaborate plot that involves one hungry wolf and one smart pig. This book could be used as a great lesson about stranger danger or taking your time to do something right. When the pig makes plans to meet the wolf he arrives an hour early each time. This is the passage in the book when the reader is let in on the pig’s super-secret plans. This unique connection between the main character and the reader brings about a climatic ending children will certainly enjoy.