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It's Not the Three Little Pigs

by Josh Funk Publisher: TWO LIONS

A familiar fairy tale with an extra pig

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A familiar fairy tale with an extra pig

The Three Little Pigs gets a playful revision when its characters interrupt the narrator to negotiate a different version. Alan objects to building with straw, Alfred would rather act than build, Alvin dreams of becoming a pumpkin, and Alison—the unexpected fourth pig—has changes of her own to propose. The setup turns the familiar tale into a story about who gets to shape it, with the wolf still part of the mix. Its fairy-tale framework and cast of pigs with distinct ambitions give the retelling a comic, self-aware twist.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy fairy-tale retellings.
  • Young readers interested in humorous stories about characters changing a familiar tale.
  • Families and educators seeking a playful take on The Three Little Pigs.

Themes

Fairy-tale adaptationNarrative and storytellingIndividual ambitionsHumor

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Book overview

Meet the three (ahem--four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale: First, there's Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder. He's got a BIG problem with building a home out of flimsy straw. Next, there's Alfred, who wants to be an actor and wouldn't dream of getting his hands dirty. Then we have Alvin, whose dream is to be...a pumpkin. Last but not least is Alison, the fourth pig, who is ready to bring some flair to this story--if only she can get the narrator to agree to a few changes...And what about that wolf? Grab your jetpacks and get ready for this rollicking retelling of the popular tale.

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