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The Story of the Three Little Pigs

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

Joseph Jacobs collected this tale in English Fairy Tales, published in 1890, preserving a story told by English parents and grandparents for generations. The three pigs and the huffing, puffing wolf have become one of the most famous fairy tales in the English-speaking world. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story rewards the pig who works hard and thinks ahead, showing young readers that patience and cleverness can protect us from danger.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

long · about 866 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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