Wiesner, D. (2001). The three pigs. NY: Clarion.

Assignment #1:  http://padlet.com/julietrevino716/9exjnomf378v 

I have definitely read several versions of the 3 Little Pigs, but never had I read a version in which the characters/pigs took ownership of the story through the illustrations.  As the story progresses, the pigs that are being cut from the story line, but are suddenly reappearing from a different perspective, with a shift, in the who the central characters are.  As I was reading the story, it was initially complicated.    As I continued reading, the illustrations presented an entertaining twist of the story that kept me intrigued.  I had no idea where the story was taking me.  Definitely this book is filled with laughter that children will sure love. 

Extra Extra: 

Talk About It

Share Personal Responses: Ask children to describe their favorite part of the book. Invite them to check their predictions.

Is this version of the story the same as or different from other versions you have heard? What parts are different?

How do you think each pig felt when it heard the wolf at its doors? Why?

What character in the story made the smartest decisions? Why do you think this?

Think About It

Create Alternative Story Endings: Ask children to think about the story ending. Discuss other endings children have heard or imagined for The Three Little Pigs.

Do you prefer happy endings or sad endings?

What different ending would you like to see for the three little pigs?

Make a “Happy Endings/Sad Endings” chart. Fill it in with children's story ending ideas. Then encourage them to illustrate their endings.

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