
Three Wild Pigs
A Carolina Folktale
Lisa Anne Cullen(Author)
University of South Carolina Press
Will be published approx. on 28. August 2018
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-61117-944-6 (ISBN)
Description
Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale, written and illustrated by Lisa Anne Cullen, is an adaptation of James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps's The Story of the Three Little Pigs. Set on Bird Island along the Carolina Coast, this creative retelling of the timeless tale features three generations of a pig family-Lulu, her father, and her grandfather.
On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters. Grandpaw Curly, the oldest and smartest pig of all, is wise in the ways of the winds. While shrimping in the Atlantic Ocean, the pigs experience harsh winds and see ominous clouds. Knowing these are warning signs of impending bad weather, they row home. Before long a whirling, swirling, huffing-andpuffing Hurricane Wolf arrives to wreak havoc on the pigs, their homes, and Bird Island.
Cullen's colorful illustrations mirror the weather, flora, and fauna of the Carolina coast. Three Wild Pigs features maps of North and South Carolina as well as select state symbols and will educate, entertain, and enlighten early readers and listeners of all ages as Lulu, Pop, and Grandpaw Curly struggle to survive Hurricane Wolf.
On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters. Grandpaw Curly, the oldest and smartest pig of all, is wise in the ways of the winds. While shrimping in the Atlantic Ocean, the pigs experience harsh winds and see ominous clouds. Knowing these are warning signs of impending bad weather, they row home. Before long a whirling, swirling, huffing-andpuffing Hurricane Wolf arrives to wreak havoc on the pigs, their homes, and Bird Island.
Cullen's colorful illustrations mirror the weather, flora, and fauna of the Carolina coast. Three Wild Pigs features maps of North and South Carolina as well as select state symbols and will educate, entertain, and enlighten early readers and listeners of all ages as Lulu, Pop, and Grandpaw Curly struggle to survive Hurricane Wolf.
Reviews / Votes
"Three Wild Pigs is a rollicking, southern seasoned retelling of the story of the three little pigs, full of fun and luscious language. Lisa Cullen has illustrated her text in a way that makes readers feel like they are right in the middle of the nonstop, chaotic, beautiful action."-Dinah Johnson, children's book author."In this inventive retelling of a classic tale, the three wild pigs live on the Carolina coast and must face the big bad wolf in the form of a hurricane. Young readers will enjoy the scenes of life on the seashore, catchy dialog, and vivid cut and torn paper illustrations." -Loreen Leedy, author and illustrator of Step by Step.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
South Carolina
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
27 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61117-944-6 (9781611179446)
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Person
Lisa Anne Cullen is the author or editor of eight children's books and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She holds a master of fine arts degree in writing for children and pairs this passion with her love of illustration, art, photography, and screenwriting. Cullen finds pure joy in connecting with the natural world. She is a Florida native living with her husband in the rolling hills of Ridgeway, South Carolina.