The Three Little Pigs
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Three Little Pigs

By Barry Moser

Two pigs meet their doom; can the third outsmart fate?

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32 pages· 1,183 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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In a whimsical twist on a classic tale, two pigs fall victim to their own folly. The third pig, however, must navigate cunning traps and looming danger to escape their fate. Will cleverness prevail, or is doom inevitable? Discover the surprising turns in this humorous retelling that challenges wit against peril.

From the publisher

Description: For 2004, Tide-mark is pleased to offer four titles featuring the work of Barry Moser. As an illustrator, author, and designer, Barry Moser has worked on more than 250 books, including Moby Dick, Dante’s Divine Comedy, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Moser’s edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland won The American Book Award for design and illustration in 1983. Tide-mark’s Barry Moser Desk Diary features a broader selection of art created throughout the course of his career. Notes: In 1999, Mr. Moser’s edition of the King James Bible received international acclaim. Requiring four years of development, Mr. Moser produced 232 illustrations and worked with a host of specialists to perfect the elements that make his edition of the Bible unique. Barry Moser is a member of the National Academy of Design and currently serves on both the art and religious departments of Smith College. His work is featured in numerous collections and libraries around the world, including The National Gallery of Art; The Metropolitan Museum; The British Museum; The Library of Congress; The New York Public Library; The National Library of Australia; The Vatican Library; and The Victoria & Albert Museum.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,183
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD800L
Themes & topics
Books about pigsBooks about trickeryBooks about animalsBooks about bravery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
April 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316585446

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