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Laughing Elephant has created the definitive
Three Little Pigs. With lovingly-rendered vintage illustrations, easy-to-read text, and an appealing shape, this book is sure to be a favorite among young readers.
About the author
Milo Winter (1888-1956) was an accomplished and prolific illustrator of children's books. Born in Illinois and educated in Chicago, Winter illustrated many children's classics, including Aesop's Tales, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, A Child's Garden of Verses, and many more. Winter brought warmth, wit and originality to even the most familiar of stories. Winter died in New York City.
Summary
The three little pigs are back in this vintage version of a classic tale!
Originating as an old English folk tale, this familiar story is given a fresh new look by illustrator Milo Winter. Winter’s illustrations are reproduced in bold colors and perfectly accompany this famous story of trickery, bravery, and family. The pigs are wonderfully charming and the wolf is a perfect antagonist, as each house and ‘huff and puff’ of the wolf is rendered in loving detail. Winter’s images bring warmth, wit, and originality to this beloved story. With simple text for beginner readers and a die-cut shape, this book is the definitive Three Little Pigs for any child.
This story is sure to delight younger readers. Perfect for bedtime or for solo reading practice, this sweet and simple fairy tale is sure to enjoy a long, long life on any child’s bookshelf, and it makes the perfect addition to any storybook collection.
Foreword
- The definitive version of a classic tale
- Beautifully-reproduced, vintage illustrations
- Die-cut shape
- Simple and easy-to-read text
- Perfect for beginner readers
