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'Three Little Pigs' Any Which Way You Want

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 23, 2002
WHERE’S THE BIG BAD WOLF?
by Eileen Christelow, illustrated by Eileen Christelow

Three little pigs get some real bad advice from a wolf in a real goofy sheep disguise in this comical whodunit. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2009
THE THREE LITTLE GATORS
by Helen Ketteman, illustrated by Will Terry
"Brisk fun. (Picture book. 3-6)"
What if the Big Bad Wolf was actually a Big-bottomed Boar; and the Three Little Pigs...? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2010
WOLF PIE
by Brenda Seabrooke, illustrated by Liz Callen
"Callen's humorous, vibrant multimedia art deftly matches the tone of Seabrooke's amusing tale, resulting in a winning collaboration for independent readers ready to move on to meatier texts. (Early reader. 6-8)"
Deviating from traditional retellings of "The Three Little Pigs," James, Marvin and Lester Pygg build one brick house together at the start of this lively, accessible fractured tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 20, 2012
WOLF WON'T BITE!
by Emily Gravett, illustrated by Emily Gravett
"A slightly cryptic but satisfying wolf/pig reversal. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Three carny pigs push a patient wolf too far in Gravett's latest. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 1989
Kirkus Star THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
adapted and illustrated by James Marshall
"A delightfully witty rendition, honoring the old tale while giving it a fresh new look."
An ebullient raconteur (Red Riding Hood, 1987, etc.) takes on another favorite nursery tale, spicing up its basic broth with his own inimitably flavored dialogue and visualization. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
HUFF & PUFF: CAN YOU BLOW DOWN THE HOUSES OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS?
by Claudia Rueda, illustrated by Claudia Rueda
"A good chance for youngsters to relish enacting the wicked role while still getting a (not particularly logical, but who cares) friendly reconciliation at the end. (Picture book. 1-3)"
This sweet little bare-bones version of "The Three Pigs" places readers in an active role. Read full book review >