Cover of The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

by James Marshall

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Three pig siblings each build their own house from different materials, but only teamwork and clever thinking can keep them safe from the big, blowy wolf. Filled with lively illustrations and playful dialogue, this retelling brings a fresh and funny spin to the classic tale. Young readers will enjoy the silly antics and the exciting chase as the pigs outsmart their foe.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipAdventureHumorFantasy World-Building

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780140557428
Pages
32
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
June 1, 1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,032

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

PigsFolkloreChildren's fictionPigs, fiction