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Cooper Square Pub, 1992-01-09

Three Little Javelinas

Three Little Javelinas

Reading Rainbow Books

Susan Lowell, Author

Jim Harris, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780873585422

$15.95 USD
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Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now readers are introduced to the three little javelinas--lovable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs--as they try to outsmart the coyote who had hoped to eat them with red chile sauce.
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A clever retelling infused with cultural flair and desert charm, this version celebrates resourcefulness, individuality, and humor. Rhythmic language and vivid illustrations encourage readers to appreciate differences and think flexibly when facing challenges.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptation • Adaptations • Animals • Cleverness • Culture • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Flexibility • Humor • Individuality • Juvenile Fiction • Perspective • Pigs • Resilience • Resourcefulness • Storytelling

Readability • 3.7

Age Range • 3-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Pigs • Coyote • Southwest • New • Swine

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pigs

Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now you're going to meet the three little javelinas (pronounced ha-ve-LEE-nas)-loveable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs. Living in homes built out of tumbleweeds and saguaro ribs (from the fallen giant cacti), the first two javelinas are soon running from the hungry coyote, who had hoped to eat them with red chile sauce. And where do they go for shelter? Why, to their wise sister's house, made strong with adobe bricks. This clever and humorous tale is sure to delight children of all ages, especially those familiar with the Southwest. Dressed in cowboy duds and prepared for life in the rugged desert, these characters are more than any coyote bargained for.
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