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The Three Little Pigs

By Mara Alperin

Three cosy piggy homes face one huffing wolf — but which clever plan will keep danger out?

charming engaging colourful gentle

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.79

From 28 readers

What do our readers think of The Three Little Pigs? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright pictures, funny wolf and familiar phrases that they can join in with and remember. They especially like hearing the story aloud and following the pigs as they solve their problem.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Three Little Pigs?

We enjoy this bright, gentle retelling for its clear storytelling, cheerful illustrations and opportunities for children to join in with familiar repeated phrases. The pigs’ different choices invite simple conversations about planning, perseverance and helping one another, while the wolf may feel mildly scary for particularly sensitive children.

Genres

Fairy Tales Animals

What is The Three Little Pigs about?

Join the three little pigs as they each build their own cosy homes, hoping to keep safe from the big, bad wolf! When the wolf comes huffing and puffing, will the clever pigs outsmart him? With delightful illustrations and a simple, gentle retelling, this classic fairy tale is perfect for sharing with young children and sparking their imagination.

About the author

Mara Alperin is a talented author who loves writing magical and exciting stories for children. She is best known for her charming retellings of classic fairy tales, such as 'The Little Red Hen' and 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' Mara enjoys making reading fun for everyone, inspiring children to use their imaginations and discover new adventures.

Discussion ideas around The Three Little Pigs

Building a safe home: Why do the pigs choose different materials for their houses, and what makes one home stronger than the others?

Thinking ahead: What could the pigs have done differently before the wolf arrived, and why might careful planning help?

Working together: How do the pigs help or support one another, and what could you do when someone needs help?

Being brave: How do the pigs respond when they feel worried, and what helps you feel brave when something seems frightening?

Materials around us: Which materials would you choose to build a strong house, and what makes them a good choice?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

First published

2014

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