Two Takes on the Three Little Pigs
Liz Shanks reads the classic tale and a zany re-telling.
Everyone knows the story of the Three Little Pigs, right? Well, have you ever considered it from the Wolf's point of view?
Everyone knows the story of the Three Little Pigs, right? Well, have you ever considered it from the Wolf's point of view? In this episode of Penguin Storytime, host Liz Shanks reads the traditional version of the Three Little Pigs illustrated by James Marshall and then relates the Wolf's story as told author Jon Scieszka. Which version do you like better?
Host Liz Shanks has spent her career reading to groups of children and shares her favorite books, old and new, on this show. One of her missions is to have children rediscover classic books as if they're new again.
Jon Scieszka is a former teacher and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed in 2008 by the Library of Congress.
Books featured in this episode:
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Jon Scieszka Lane Smith Hardcover Viking Children's $16.99  add to cartRead more... |
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The Three Little Pigs James Marshall Paperback Puffin $6.99 add to cartRead more... |
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