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The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

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About The Book

It was time for the three little wolves to go out into the world, so off they went and built themselves a splendid brick house. But they hadn't reckoned on the big bad pig who soon came along and knocked their house down.
The little wolves built a stronger house of concrete, in which they were sure to be safe. But that didn't stop the big bad pig, who made short work of it with a pneumatic drill. Even a house made of armor plates could not protect them. It was only a chance encounter with a flamingo bird that solved their dilemma in an entirely unexpected and satisfactory way.
Helen Oxenbury's enchanting watercolor illustrations, full of humorous details and visual excitement, are the perfect accompaniment to this hilarious retelling-in-reverse of the traditional tale.

About The Author

About The Illustrator

Helen Oxenbury is the renowned illustrator of many classic picture books, including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas. Ms. Oxenbury lives with her husband, illustrator John Burningham, in North London.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (September 30, 1993)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780689505690
  • Grades: 2 - 5
  • Ages: 7 - 10
  • Lexile ® 700L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
  • ILA/CBC Children's Choices
  • Bulletin Blue Ribbon
  • Booklist Editors' Choice
  • Volunteer State Book Award (TN)

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