Alaska's Three Pigs

By Laverde, Arlene & Dwyer, Mindy

Publishers Summary:
The newest addition to the Paws IV line of Alaska childrens books features the classic story of those irresistible little pigsretold Alaskan-style, as the pigs camp, fish, ski, and build homes on the Last Frontier! "Once upon a time in the wilds of Alaska, there were three little pigs." And so begins the adventure of three outdoor-loving pigs who head to Alaska to homestead and "grow big cabbages." After playing under the Midnight Sun, its time to get busy and build safe homes for the winter. The first and second little pigs are creative, but its the third hardworking little pig who uses solid glacier ice: a good thing when a hungry grizzly bear is awakened! This delightful take on the original is full of Alaska details and is sure to charm readers of all ages.

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ISBN
978-1-57061-272-5
Publisher
Sasquatch Books


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2001

PreS-Gr 3 This nicely designed book holds promise in its concept, but falls a bit flat in its execution. The premise is fun: the three little pigs go Alaskan with a starring role for a grizzly bear in place of the wolf. Unfortunately, Laverde's story is wordy and not smoothly written. Despite the use of energetic fonts to highlight key words, the text lacks the snap found in Dwyer's cartoon artwork. Set off by decorativ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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