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The Three Ninja Pigs
Why does this wolf think he can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons--he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu--he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actually appears, it turs out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!
Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch! Be sure to look for just-as-clever companion books Ninja Red Riding Hood and Hensel & Gretel: Ninja Chicks!
Book Details
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: Sep 27th, 2012
- Pages: 40
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.10in - 8.70in - 0.50in - 0.90lb
- EAN: 9780399255144
- Recommended age: 05-08
- Categories: • Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations• Humorous Stories• Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts
About the Author
Dan Santat holds a black belt in Shotokan. He lives with his family in Alhambra, California.
More books by Corey Rosen Schwartz
What people are saying
Ms. Bacc ~ English & Special Education Teacher at Raritan High School ~ 🚀📚🥋✨ she/her ~ Level One Google Certified Educator
Today I got to join in on Mrs. Beaty’s Child Development class as a guest reader! We read The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz and then practiced some karate moves! Thanks for letting me join in on the fun!🐷🥋 https://t.co/uvt2Fpxivl
Praise for this book
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of the Year
Storytelling World Award Honor Book
Maryland Blue Crab Book Award Winner
Texas 2x2 Reading List
Montana's Treasure State Award nominee
Bank Street Best Book of the Year
"A fractured fairy tale to outcharm the original, "The Three Ninja Pigs" manages to one-up the well-worn story by setting it in Japan, sprinkling it with the language and discipline of martial arts. All in hilarious, impeccable rhyme." --The New York Times Book Review
"For young martial arts fans seeking a lighthearted book about their hobby, Schwartz's story should fit the bill. . . . The idea of three gi-clad pigs fighting the big bad wolf is a winner." --Publishers Weekly
"A standout among fractured fairy tales, masterfully combining rollicking limerick verse with a solid story. . . . Have the contact info for the local dojo handy--readers will want to try out these martial-arts styles for themselves." --Kirkus Reviews
"This standout version has so much motion, action, and laughs, kids will feel like they're hearing it for the first time. Schwartz's clever rhyming text flows nicely, and illustrator Santat (who holds a black belt in shotokan) really gets into things." --Booklist
What people are saying
Ms. Bacc ~ English & Special Education Teacher at Raritan High School ~ 🚀📚🥋✨ she/her ~ Level One Google Certified Educator
Today I got to join in on Mrs. Beaty’s Child Development class as a guest reader! We read The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz and then practiced some karate moves! Thanks for letting me join in on the fun!🐷🥋 https://t.co/uvt2Fpxivl