The Three Little Pigs - (Picture Puffin Books) by James Marshall (Paperback)

About the Book

After an old sow sends her three pigs out into the world to seek their fortunes, life is grand for each as they settle respectively into houses made of straw, sticks, and bricks. When a lean and hungry wolf happens by, however, the not-so-traditional turn of events that follows is sure to delight readers of all ages. **************Full color.

Book Synopsis

Think you know the story of the three little pigs? Not until you've read this version, retold and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner James Marshall. Children will know and love the familiar characters--three pig brothers and one huffing-puffing wolf--and they will giggle over the funny, new dialogue and cartoon like illustrations, which put a fresh, modern twist on the classic tale.

About the Author

James Marshall was one of the most prolific and successful author/illustrators of children's books. He was best known for his series on the mischievous exploits of Fox, a debonair, lazy showoff; the uproarious adventures of the two Cut-Ups, Spud and Joe; George and Martha; and the misadventures of the Stupidfamily. He divided his time between an apartment in the Chelsea district of New York and his home in Mansfield Hollow Connecticut.