THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

 

 

The Three Little Pigs
Retold and Illustrated by Barry Moser
Little, Brown, & Company, 2001
For ages 4-8
 
Once upon a time, when animals could talk the same as people, three little pigs lived with their mother in a forest.
 
So begins Barry Moser's refreshing retelling of this classic children's story. The three pigs say goodbye to their mother one fine Valentine's Day and set off to make their way in the world.
 
A determined wolf gets his way with two of the pigs, but watch out. The third little pig has other plans! Moser's funny watercolor illustrations add a refreshing touch to a timeless story, from the bag of "Wolfe Pruf Cement" used in the building of the brick house, to a recipe card in the kitchen, which reads: My Mama's Wolf Stew with Garlic. Take one wolf...
 
 
Barry Moser is an author, artist, printmaker, book designer, and lecturer, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious National Book Award for design and Illustration. His work has appeared in more than 200 children's books, including Grandpa's Gamble and I Am the Dog I Am the Cat. He lives in North Hatfield, Massachusetts.
 

 
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