The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
by Eugene Trivizas
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is a funny twist on the classic fairy tale. Instead of a big bad wolf chasing pigs, three kind wolves must outsmart a big bad pig who keeps destroying their homes.
Reading Tips for Story Explorers
Find a comfortable space to read together
Slow down and enjoy the illustrations
Ask and answer questions together
Make reading part of your routine - bedtime is a great time for reading
Use these prompts to encourage deeper thinking with your children:
"Tell me more, why do you think that?"
"How do you know that?"
"Interesting, did you notice anything else?"
Phonemic Awareness
When introducing the book, share the title and notice these phonemic elements:
When introducing the book, share the title and notice these phonemic elements:
The word “Wolves” in the title begins with the letter Ww. This letter says /w/, like Wednesday and woods. Point to the letter and say the sound together: /w/, /w/, /w/. Brainstorm other words that begin with the sound /w/ with your child (worry, wonderful, weird).
Ask the children to say the word after you. Show them the cover of the book and have them read the word out loud with you as you point under each word.
Vocabulary
sturdy: Strong and not easy to break
demolish: To knock down or destroy something
chase: To run after someone or something
fragrant: Having a pleasant smell
peaceful: Calm and quiet
forgive: To stop being angry at someone for something they did
Questions to Discuss
How is this story different from The Three Little Pigs?
Why do you think the wolves kept building new houses?
Which house was your favorite and why?
How did the pig change by the end of the story?
What does it mean to forgive someone?
What lesson do you think the story teaches us?
Let's Play
Invite children and families to work together to build a small house using materials they have at home, such as blocks, cardboard, craft sticks, paper cups, or recycled containers. Once the house is built, test its strength by gently blowing on it with a straw or fanning it with a piece of paper.
Afterward, talk about:
- What made the house strong?
- What would they change next time?
- Which house from the story their creation is most like?
This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and connections to the story.
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