What makes this retelling different from other versions of The Three Little Pigs?

This book is notable for being told from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf, offering a humorous and revisionist take on the classic fairy tale. It challenges the traditional villain narrative by presenting the wolf's actions as a series of unfortunate misunderstandings rather than malicious intent.

Has The True Story of the Three Little Pigs won any awards?

This book received the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Books in 1991, recognizing its innovative storytelling and engaging illustrations. It is also frequently cited in discussions about fractured fairy tales and perspective in literature.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Children's Books Fairy Tales

Pages: 32
Published: 1991
Language: English

Forget what you thought you knew about the Three Little Pigs! In this clever twist on a classic tale, Alexander T. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story. Prepare for a hilarious and unexpected account of what really happened with those pigs, as this picture book turns the familiar fairy tale on its head.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Funny Lighthearted Whimsical

Unreliable Narrator Villain Protagonist

Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka was born in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest of six sons born to Shirly Scieszka, a Registered Nurse, and Louis Scieszka, an elementary school principal. He attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and graduated in three years. He then studied both English and science at Albion College, and in 1976 he received a B.A. in writing. He went on to Columbia University's writing program, and in 1980 he received a Master of Fine Arts degree. After graduating, Scieszka held several j...

Alexander T. WolfProtagonist

The Three Little PigsAntagonist

All characters in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Frequently asked questions

What makes this retelling different from other versions of The Three Little Pigs?
This book is notable for being told from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf, offering a humorous and revisionist take on the classic fairy tale. It challenges the traditional villain narrative by presenting the wolf's actions as a series of unfortunate misunderstandings rather than malicious intent.
Has The True Story of the Three Little Pigs won any awards?
This book received the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Books in 1991, recognizing its innovative storytelling and engaging illustrations. It is also frequently cited in discussions about fractured fairy tales and perspective in literature.