The Three Little Pigs
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2004
- Category
- General, Pigs
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 6
- Recommended Grade
- p to 1
- Recommended Reading age
- 3 to 6
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780888996398
- Publish Date
- Sep 2004
- List Price
- $9.95
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Description
Marie-Louise Gay brings her charmingly wacky style to the familiar tale of the three little pigs. Fresh, bright colors and witty figure drawings bring the wolf and pigs to life. Despite the sad ending that befalls two of the pigs and the wolf, it's impossible not to be enchanted with this anything-but-classic rendering of the traditional tale.
"The Three Little Pigs has always been one of my favorite fairy tales. It is a joyful, heart-thrilling story in which children can easily recognize their emotions. They see their own doubt, insecurity, fear and courage in every one of the little pigs and in the big bad wolf himself, which makes the story an empowering tale about growing up and acquiring intelligence and cleverness. And, of course, I've always considered pigs to be lovely, intelligent creatures and a joy to draw."
-- Marie-Louise Gay
About the author
MARIE-LOUISE GAY has achieved international acclaim as an author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won many awards, including two Governor General’s awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Any Questions? and Short Stories for Little Monsters. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
Editorial Reviews
...a hilarious romp through a familiar story.
Five Owls Magazine
...captivatingly funny...assured a place of honor among our children's cherished versions of The Three Little Pigs.
Ottawa Citizen
