The Three Little Pigs
By Paul Galdone
The Story
The Big Bad Wolf tells his side of the Three Little Pigs story—claiming a head cold and bad reputation explain the house-blowing—leaving readers to decide if he's truly guilty or misunderstood.
Why It's Special
If your child loves fractured fairy tales, humorous twists, and clever storytelling, The Three Little Pigs is a delightful choice.
- Big idea: Discover the Big Bad Wolf's side of the story as A. Wolf details his unexpected journey from delivering a cake to landing in the Pig Pen.
- Vibes: A laugh-out-loud tale with a playful and irreverent tone that upends the classic narrative.
Consider highlighting the comical illustrations as you read together, adding laughter and fun to storytime.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy humorous retellings of classic tales
- like to debate different perspectives
- appreciate quirky, imaginative art
- love engaging with unexpected plot twists
Ask Your Little Reader
Explore these questions to deepen your child's experience.
- Story & problem-solving: What reasons does A. Wolf give for the trouble he gets into?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think A. Wolf feels about his bad reputation?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever been misunderstood like A. Wolf?
- Imagination: If you could change one thing about A. Wolf's story, what would it be? Invite your child to draw how they think the pigs might have reacted inside their homes.