3 Pigs, 2 Versions

Scieszka, Jon. (1989). The true story of the three little pigs. (L. Smith, Illus.). New York: Viking.

Summary:
Everyone has heard the story of the 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, but have you heard the true story? According to Alexander T. Wolf, the story everyone has heard is not true and he has decided to share the truth – his version. The wolf’s story revolves around a sneeze and a cup of sugar. Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith come together and create a great story that the Big Bad Wolf would be proud of.

Genre: Traditional Literature/Fairy Tale
Format: Picture Book
Suggested Grade Level(s): K – 3rd
Awards:

Wiesner, David. (2001). The three pigs. New York: Clarion Books.

Summary:
David Wiesner recreates the story of the 3 little pigs and lets them take control of their fate. Using different types of media, the illustrations tell this story more than the words. When the reader begins this story, they will believe they are reading the normal story of the 3 little pigs, but when the wolf blows the first pig out of the page and he becomes a real pig, the reader will realize there is nothing normal about this story. As the pigs travel through this new world, their bodies change to become part of the stories they are entering. In the end, the 3 pigs befriend a dragon and the cat from Hey Diddle, Diddle. Both help the pigs change the end of their story.

Genre: Traditional Literature/Fairy Tale
Format: Picture Book
Suggested Grade Level(s): K – 3rd
Awards:
2002 Caldecott Award Honor Book
2002 ALA Notable/Best Book