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. 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. 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.

'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. 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! Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. 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. Full color.īook Synopsis Practice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale. But after practice and dedication, Pig Three becomes great at karate and saves the day. Pig One and Pig Two don't stick with their training, though, and are no match for their foe. About the Book When the big bad wolf threatens their village, three pigs sign up for different martial arts lessons to prepare to take him down.

The three ninja pigs