The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith
A hilarious retelling of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.
You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf – but only one person knows the real story. And that person is A. Wolf. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny, a bad head cold and a bad reputation. The rest (as they say) is history.
A hilariously inventive retelling of the popular story which Publishers Weekly called the ‘Funniest book of the year’.
Jon Scieszka began to train as a doctor but left to take a course in fiction writing at Columbia University and to become a teacher. He lives in Brooklyn and spends his time writing and talking about books. Lane Smith, an acclaimed author/illustrator, has achieved major success in his collaborations with Jon Scieszka. He also provided the original concept and illustrations for the hit film James and the Giant Peach. He lives in New York.
Also by Jon Scieszka:
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs; The Frog Prince, COntinued; The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales; The Book that Jack Wrote; Math Curse; Squids will be Squids; Baloney; Science Verse; Seen Art?; Cowboy and Octopus; Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland; Robot Zot; Knights of the Kitchen Table; The Not-so-Jolly Roger; The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy; Your Mother was a Neanderthal; 2095; Tut Tut; Summer Reading s Killing Me; It’s all Greek to Me; See You Later, Gladiator; Sam Samurai; Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?; Viking it and Liking it; Me oh Maya; Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci; Marco? Polo!
Reviews
I would recommend this book because it shows the wolf’s side of the story. I liked how funny the author made it and how the author made it sound like it was written by an actual wolf.
Lady Peaches Bonsai 29.07.2026
Really good!
Countess Angel Hammersmith 21.02.2026
Witty and awesome
Commander Burp Jamboree 30.08.2025
I love that this was from the wolf's perspective and I feel for him.
Constable Trigger Satellite 01.09.2024
The first little pig bilt a house made out of straw the second pig bilt a house made out of wood the third pig bilt a house made out of bricks
Officer Venus Cuckoo-Clock 02.08.2024
This is a a book that might interest you want the usual to three have a twist because this book dose
Viscountess Bijou Pennyfarthing 15.08.2023
I do not know if I believe the wolf. I thought he was telling the truth at first but I think I believe the pigs.
Captain Aphrodite Banana 29.08.2022
the wolf was nasty i wouldnt talk to it
Senor Chesney Bacon-slicer 28.08.2022
I would recommend this book even though it wasn’t that funny. It was good to hear the wolf’s side of the story.
Lord Natty Paperclip 12.10.2021
I think the best book because it speaks about a different perspective because wolves are always the bad one in stories so it’s nice to have the wolf’s perspective
Viscountess Esmerelda Yo-yo 27.08.2021
This book was not the best but it was ok.
Lady Flossy Bluebird 09.08.2021
My favourite character was the wolf. It was ver funny.
Lord Jazzy Piccalilli 04.08.2021
Fiction. A dry humoured twisted version of The Three Little Pigs. Really great story that can evoke empathy for the ‘bad’ wolf. Encourages reading with expression.
Coach Pirate Racoon 24.07.2021
This is a great story, if I was a little pig I would think of the same as the third little pig.
Coach Hopscotch Tinkle 23.07.2021
This wolf says his part of the story but is he right read it and see it for yourself.
Anonymous 20.07.2021
It was really funny so 5 stars!
Master Zeus Owl 16.08.2020
I like this book, it was funny to hear what the wolf thought happened. I didn't believe him, but it was funny to think it was a cup of sugar.
Dame Birthday-cake Waltzer 15.08.2020
I like it a little . I do not think his story is true, I don't think he is innocent
Anonymous 08.08.2020
When you thing what this is the true story then you will be surprised and you will show people just what the true story is
Anonymous 03.08.2020
This book is about the wolf's side of the story. The wolf thinks he isn't the baddie after all! This is a very funny book and good for any age - I read it to my 4 year old sister and she enjoyed it.
Viscount Octopus Archer 01.08.2020
