Jon Scieszka: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Grades K–3)

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, retells the familiar fairy tale from the wolf’s perspective. This picture book supports reading comprehension, comparison of story versions, and discussion of point of view, narrator reliability, and the difference between a claim and supporting evidence.

Educational Specifications

• Subject: Language Arts / Literature
• Suggested Grade Level: Grades K–3
• Format: Trade paperback picture book
• Author: Jon Scieszka
• Illustrator: Lane Smith
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Edition: Revised edition
• Language: English
• Page Count: 32
• ISBN: 9780140540567
• Literary Focus: Point of view, retelling, sequencing, humor, and comparing texts

Learning Applications

Read alongside a traditional version of The Three Little Pigs, then compare how each narrator describes the same events. Invite students to identify details that support or challenge the wolf’s explanation and retell another familiar story from a different character’s perspective.