Bibliographic Data for
The Three Horrid Little Pigs:
Author: Liz Pichon
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Publication date: 2010
Place of Publication: Wilton, CT
ISBN: 13: 978-1-58925-423-7
ISBN-10: 1-58925-423-6
The three little pigs are back but this time our pink pals are "pesky" and rather pugnacious! After their mother throws them out of the house, the pigs seek to make it on their own with as little effort as possible. Along the way they meet a wolf, as expected, but this time the wolf is the good guy and the pigs are the ones threatening to do the huffing and puffing. In the end, the wolf and the pigs become friends (even roommates) and the pigs actually learn how to take care of their responsibilities...quite a twist from the traditional version of this well known tale.
In a typical town (green grass, blue skies, trees) with typical tools (straw, twigs, bricks), the not-so-typical occurs. Author and illustrator, Liz Pichon, has succeeded in twisting a, once, monotonous moral into an everyday lesson adorned with colorful characters. Cleverly placed text (i.e. wee wee weeeeee in the shape of a pig tail) among bright cartoon illustrations serve as amusing additions to this feel good plot. The "sweetest, loveliest wolf ever" adds a heart warming touch every time he offers a helping hand. From "Once upon a time" to "They all lived happily ever after" this fresh fairy tale is definitely worth reading.
"Several twists on “The Three Little Pigs” are currently in print, but even in this crowded field, The Three Horrid Little Pigs will hold its own" (Deborah Steinig, Children's Literature 2010).
Related Materials: Liz Pichon's own interactive website: http://www.lizpichon.co.uk/home.htm
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