The children can use these during free time, especially in the “house corner” or pretend play area. Use different food, like peanut butter, to reinforce the house and see what works for the most sturdy house.ģ) Have the children make pig masks out of paper plates. Follow the Author David Wiesner The Three Pigs Hardcover Picture Book, Apby David Wiesner (Author) 500 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 6.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 12.49 105 Used from 1.50 29 New from 11.64 18 Collectible from 25.00 Paperback 12.31 9 Used from 5.36 8 New from 7. Help the children understand that the first pig’s house needs to be made out of something that will break easily, etc. You may have to read the original first in order to create a good conversation.Ģ) Create the little pigs’ houses by using different materials. Eventually, they all go back to the last pig’s house (the brick house) and live happily ever after.ġ) Talk about the differences and similarities between “The Three Pigs” and the original fairytale, “The Three Little Pigs”.

The pigs go through the blank pages of the book and pick up a dragon who is to be slayed and the cat and the fiddle. Wiesner then creates an adventure within the classic fairy tale. Taking visual narrative to a new level, this picture book from the creator of Tuesday and Flotsam begins a seemingly familiar tale of three pigs preparing. However, the pigs soon begin to realize that they can escape the wolf if they escape the pages of the book. He is also the recipient of three Caldecott Honors, for Free Fall, Sector 7 Mr. The story begins the same as the original Three Little Pigs. David Wiesner is internationally renowned for his visual storytelling and has won the Caldecott Medal three timesfor Tuesday, The Three Pigs, and Flotsam the second person in history to do so. Summary–“The Three Pigs” by David Wiesner puts a spin on a classic fairy tale. Interest/Grade Level Equivalent: Kindergarten/2.8 (scholastic)

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