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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Delightful story is a surefire attention-grabber.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Parents need to know that the main character, Alexander T. Wolf, tells his version of the "Three Little Pigs" story from prison. (He's accused of killing and eating two of the three pigs.) The wolf presents his side of the story as the truth, but there's also the distinct possibility that he's lying. While adults will undoubtably draw larger lessons from this razor-sharp fairy tale parody, kids will probably just think it's funny.
Read our full review by Peter Lewis
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how there can often be two -- or three, or four -- different sides to every story. Do you believe the wolf is innocent? Why or why not? When you're presented with multiple versions of "the truth," how are you supposed to know which version to believe? What role do newspapers (and other forms of media like television and the Internet) play in disseminating "the truth"? Is it safe to believe everything you read -- or can the truth be manipulated?
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Lives in VermontI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
fun for everyone (even adults!)
I have loved this book for years. It's a page-turner that parents will enjoy too.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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