Why do wolves think they can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons -- he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu -- he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actually appears, it turns out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!
Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch!
"Unlike the original tale, the pigs are given responsibility for their misfortune and a chance for improvement. The story has a clear message that success requires perseverance. The text and glossary include martial-arts terms. Santat's artwork is in manga style and has wonderful depictions of Japanese scenery and architecture....Youngsters with an interest in martial arts and those seeking strong female characters will relish this picture book." --Diane Antezzo, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Corey Rosen Schwartz |
Illustrator | Dan Santat |
ISBN | 0399255141 |
Publication Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
Publisher | Putnam Juvenile |
Language | English |