The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
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What’s inside...
This collection of narrated stories includes 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs' where the classic tale is told from the wolf's perspective, 'Dooby Dooby Moo' where Duck and other farm animals rehearse for a talent show, 'Bark, George' which follows George who makes unexpected animal sounds, and 'Crictor' about a heroic boa constrictor. Each story is brought to life by acclaimed narrators such as Paul Giamatti, Randy Travis, John Lithgow, and Faith Stanfield.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the wolf felt when he was misunderstood by everyone?
Why do you think the story was different from the wolf's perspective?
What do you think this story teaches us about hearing both sides of a story before making a judgement?
Can you think of a time when you heard a story from just one person and then it changed when you heard the other person's side?
If you were the wolf, how would you have tried to solve the misunderstanding with the pigs?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the wolf’s perspective, promoting empathy and understanding.
Discuss with your child how misunderstandings can happen and the importance of communication to resolve conflicts.
Ask your child to think about and share a time when they learned more about a situation by hearing from everyone involved.
Emphasize the value of fairness and listening to others, aligning with the moral lessons in the book.
Highlight the creative twist in the story by comparing it with the traditional version of 'The Three Little Pigs' and discussing what changes and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding different perspectives
Explanation: The book presents the wolf's side of the story, offering a different viewpoint on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider multiple viewpoints and understand that there are two sides to every story, which promotes empathy and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Importance of critical thinking
Explanation: Readers are encouraged to question the 'facts' and think critically about the information presented in stories.
Real-World Application: Helps children to not take information at face value and to analyze and question narratives or situations in their daily experiences.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The book explores how actions, whether intentional or accidental, have consequences.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to think about how their actions affect others and to be more mindful before making decisions.
Example Lesson: Evaluation of truth
Explanation: This book raises questions about truth and how it can be manipulated or misunderstood.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to seek the whole truth and teaches them to be cautious of biased information.