1. Biblography
Wiesner, David. The Three Pigs. ill. by Wiesner, David. Clarion Books, 2001. ISBN 0-618-00701-6.
2. Summary
The Three Pigs is the traditional story of the three little pigs. It includes the houses, the wolf and all of the huffing and puffing but there is a twist. The pigs adventure goes from traditional to surreal leading them completely out of this world or shall we say out of this story.
3. Critical Analysis
"Once upon a time there were three pigs" is how this classic tale begins. The illustrations that Wiesner begins with are similar to that of the traditional pig story but this story is anything but traditional. While the wolf tries to huff and puff the pigs' houses down one pig takes a flight right out of the story. The wolf is of course puzzled but continues with his mission, to fill up with pork. If the wolf thought he was puzzled then of course he did not believe what was is in store for him. The pigs set off on adventure right out of this story. Although a bit confusing at first, Wiesner illustrations leads you on a journey out of this world. His three dimensional illustrations are brilliant.
The three little pigs explore different stories by using the pages of the story as their means of transportation. Their adventure leads them to other stories and then into a story where they become heroes by saving a dragon's life. Finally, they venture back into their own story and
find safety from the wolf thanks to their new found friend, the dragon. Wiesner amazes readers with his bold and colorful illustrations. His illustrations evokes an out of this world experience. The twist and out of this story/world experience makes this book a must read for all ages.
4. Review Excerpt(s)
Publisher's Weekly gives this book a starred review. "Even the book's younger readers will understand the distinctive visual code."
5. Connections
Other books written and illustrated by David Wiesner
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Free Fall
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