Description Selected by the Korean Library Association. Recommended by the Korean Society for Children's Books. Everyone knows this story, and no one ever doubts how it ends. But what if we looked at it from a different angle, or questioned the typical ending? What kind of story would unfold then? The classic tale of the Three Little Pigs teaches the values of hard work and preparedness through the building of a sturdy brick house that keeps the wolf out. But do we really know the whole story? The conclusion we've never once questioned—that the wolf who ate the pigs living in houses of straw and sticks is simply bad—is that only the pigs' side of the story? What would it look like from the wolf's perspective? This picture book brilliantly shows just how much a story can change depending on point of view. Publisher's Review Synopsis: One day, while baking a cake for his grandmother's birthday, I ran out of sugar. So I went next door to borrow some from my pig neighbors. But standing in front of the first little pig's house, made of straw, I had a terrible cold and let out a huge sneeze. The house collapsed—and there, in the middle of the straw, lay the first little pig, dead. With a perfectly good ham (the pig) lying right there in the straw, it seemed foolish to just walk away, so I ate it. I went to borrow sugar from the second little pig next, but in front of his house too, I sneezed again, and believe it or not, his house made of sticks collapsed as well. Since food (the pig) left outside would only go bad, I had no choice but to eat that one too, even though I was already full. Next door was the third little pig's house, made of bricks. This pig wouldn't even open the door, and instead hurled insults at me—he even insulted my grandmother! Furious, I tried to break down the door, and that's when the police and newspaper reporters showed up. Reporters? Well, a story about a wolf with a cold coming to borrow sugar wouldn't interest readers, so they made up a story that the wolf huffed and puffed and blew the houses down. That's how I became the 'big bad wolf.' This is the true story. I was framed. Art Highlights: This book stands out for its clever concept, playful humor, witty and natural dialogue, perfectly composed layouts, and sophisticated, stylish artwork and color palette. Playful details are hidden throughout—rabbit ears and a mouse's nose and paws peeking out of a hamburger, the contrast between the 'Pig Times' declaring the wolf guilty and the 'Wolf Times' proclaiming his innocence, and the fact that the guard at the wolf's prison is a pig. These fun little details are scattered throughout the book for readers to discover. About the Author Author: Jon Scieszka is a writer and former teacher. His writing is playful yet original, and he is especially known for retelling well-loved classic tales with fresh, clever new perspectives. He has collaborated with illustrator Lane Smith on numerous picture books. Books written by Scieszka include "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," illustrated by Lane Smith, and "The Frog Prince, Continued," illustrated by Steve Johnson. Illustrator: Lane Smith was born in Oklahoma, USA. His debut work, "Halloween ABC," was published in 1987, followed by many bestsellers including "Flying Jake" and "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales." He has received numerous prestigious picture book awards, including the Caldecott Medal and the BIB Golden Apple Award. This book, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, as Told by the Wolf," was selected as an American Library Association 'Notable Book' and one of the New York Times' '10 Best Illustrated Books.' Smith's picture books are known for their unpredictable, free-spirited ideas and lively imagination, earning him fans among children, teens, and adults alike. Media Reviews Korean Society for Children's Books: This picture book reimagines the well-known story of the Three Little Pigs by making the wolf, rather than the pigs, the narrator. It offers children a chance to reconsider a familiar story from a completely different point of view, and helps them realize that stories don't have to be taken at face value—there's always room for other interpretations. Donga Ilbo: Turning the 'happy ending' fairy tale upside down—an American author's work now published in Korea. What would happen if the story of the Three Little Pigs were rewritten from the wolf's perspective?