The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

Title: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
Author: Eugene Trivizas
Publisher/Date: McElderry, 1997
Reading Level: 9-12
Pages: 32
Genre: Fairy Tale

Summary: It is like the common story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, but in this story, the Pig is the bad one.  They all have different houses and made out of different things.  One is made out of steel and one out of flowers.  When he gets to the house of flowers, the Pig is tamed by the smell and become kind and they all live together happily.

Reaction: I thought that it was a very good twist on the original story.  It had really good pictures and told the story backwards.  I really found it intriguing and fun to read.

Potential Problems: This book might scare younger children.  The Pig is trying to hurt the wolves and it might confuse them on which is usually the predator.  It does have some big words and can be harder for younger children.

Recommendations: I think that this is a great book for children.  It will make them think back to the original story and compare and contrast the two.  It would be fun for children to read and to be read too.