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Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf: The real story behind the famous fable by Avery Smart on November 14, 2023
Genres: Children's, Retelling
Goodreads
In this charming retelling of the classic tale, "The Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf" the author weaves a delightful narrative filled with whimsy, humor, and unexpected twists. The three little pigs, each with their distinct personalities, set out to build their homes, unaware of the lurking danger posed by the big 'bad' wolf.
Book title: Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf: The real story behind the famous fable
Author: Avery Smart
About the Author
Avery Smart is an author who resides in the heart of the lively family chaos with her three energetic kids. Nestled in the midst of parenting, she channels her passion for nurturing well-mannered children into delightful tales.
It is within this dynamic environment that she draws inspiration, transforming her deep-seated passion for fostering well-mannered children into captivating tales.
Avery’s writing becomes a heartfelt expression of her commitment to instilling values in the younger generation. Her three lively kids not only serve as a source of inspiration but also as eager test subjects for the lessons embedded in her stories.
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Guest Review:
I’m not usually a fan of a “remake” version of an old classic tale, but this one surprised me in the best way.
Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf by Avery Smart takes the familiar story we all know and puts a unique twist on it that feels fresh and fun. Instead of the usual villainous wolf, we get a character who’s, well… actually good!
The story follows the three little pigs as they meet a wolf who doesn’t want to blow their houses down but instead wants to be their friend.
At first, the pigs are pretty skeptical (I mean, wouldn’t you be?), but as they get to know him, they realize he’s not like other wolves. The way the book tackles the “don’t judge a book by its cover” message is perfect for little ones. This remake story shows them that sometimes there’s more than meets the eye.
The illustrations are charming, too. Bright, colorful, and they really add to the friendly vibe of the story. I also love how the author slipped in some gentle lessons about manners and not jumping to conclusions.
It’s subtle, but it really sticks, and it’s refreshing since children’s books often just focus on the captivating story and eye-catching illustrations. Here, you get both.
A fun, engaging plot and some real-life lessons. It feels like a story that not only entertains but also gets kids thinking and talking, which is a huge plus.
I read this one with my 3-year-old, who already knows the classic story and was– surprisingly still into it. At first, he kept asking, “When is the wolf going to blow the houses down?” but as we got into the story, he was so surprised by the twist.
He loved that the wolf turned out to be good this time and was laughing at the pigs’ reactions when they finally realized it, too.
It was a nice change to see him thinking about characters in a new way. He even asked if there are more “good” or “bad” wolves out there.
The wording in this book is spot-on for kids. It’s simple enough for little ones to follow along but has just enough playful language to keep things interesting. The dialogue is light and funny, which made it easy for me to get into character voices. The sentences flow nicely, and there’s a good balance of action and description, so it holds kids’ attention without feeling too wordy.
Overall, Three Little Pigs and The Good Wolf teaches kids a gentle lesson about kindness, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. It’s a cute, updated take that just might make it into the bedtime story rotation.
I’d recommend this book to any parent who wants to share a story with a meaningful message without it feeling overly serious.
I found this video snippet if anyone wants to check out a preview:
Reviewer: Andre Oentoro
https://breadnbeyond.com/author/andre/
Twitter: @breadnbeyond
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