The Three Little Pigs (Tales to Grow By): A Story About Patience

by Meredith Rusu (Adapted by), Eva Martinez (Contribution by), Beth Hughes (Illustrator)

Overview

Tales to Grow By will be the perfect companion in the exciting path of becoming, little by little, responsible and happy grownups.

Fairy tales are stories that have been passed down through generations. Their ancestral wisdom offers readers a truthful and extensive portrait of human behaviors and human experiences. This is why fairy tales are the perfect tool to teach character education.Tales to Grow by is a new series of books that unlocks the power of fairy tales. Each tale is retold to highlight important emotions, feelings and attitudes of its characters. Beautiful illustrations make the story accessible to young readers. Questions throughout the book and backmatter written by a children´s therapist guide the educator through the story and allow the readers to get in touch with their own feelings and emotions. The mix of rich content and visuals allows our little readers to enjoy the magic of the stories while developing strong and independent character.In this ironic retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of being patient and choosing carefully when it matters most.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531231890
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/04/2020
Series:	Tales to Grow By
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 6 Years

About the Author

Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of more than one hundred children's books for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Captain Underpants, and Star Wars. She is also the author of the DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. When she isn't writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

PreS-Gr 2—Each retelling highlights a personality trait—patience, honesty, bravery, trust. The essential outlines of the stories remain intact with some updates: Red Riding Hood wears a hooded red sweater; her grandmother dons slacks. This tale also depicts characters with diverse skin tones. In The Three Little Pigs, the eldest pig is a techie. Some of the prose is syrupy. Critical thinking questions appear on most pages in each book and break up the narrative flow. Students must explore their feelings and personal experiences to respond. Some questions are irrelevant and require only yes or no answers. Back matter features two useful sections: "To Read Together" includes questions and answers for students; guidelines for parents and educators offer instruction on developing the trait described in the book. VERDICT Mediocre literary quality. Better suited to schools than public libraries. Recommend limited purchase. Best: The Emperor's New Clothes.

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