The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith brilliantly turn a classic fairy tale on its head in "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" This picture book, ideal for ages 4-11, presents the familiar story from the perspective of Alexander T. Wolf, who claims he was simply trying to borrow a cup of sugar for his granny's birthday cake. His bad head cold and unfortunate sneezes lead to the demise of the first two pigs, and a misunderstanding with the third lands him in jail. Parents will appreciate how the book sparks conversations about perspective, truth, and how stories can be interpreted differently. It's a fantastic tool for critical thinking, wrapped in genuinely laugh-out-loud humor and distinctive, wacky illustrations.

Goodreads Review: **You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong.** In this **hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point** of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” “**In this humorous story, Alexander T. Wolf tells his own outlandish version** of what really happens during his encounter with the three pigs…. Smith's simplistic and wacky illustrations add to the effectiveness of this fractured fairy tale.” —Children’s Literature **“Older kids (and adults) will find very funny.”** —School Library Journal