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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2016 | July - Xpress Reviews Web Only
PreS-Gr 1—The three little pigs prepare for the Jewish holiday of Purim by making crowns to wear to the carnival. Rishon (meaning first in Hebrew) quickly creates a paper crown and then spends the rest of the day playing in the mud. Sheni, the second little pig, takes a little more time using poster board, foil, and glue. Shlishi, the third, spends all day constructing his elaborate papier-mâché crown and doesn't have time to play in the mud with his friends. The next day, the pigs attend the Purim carnival and encounter the big, bad wolf, who is desperate for a hamantaschen, the traditional three-cornered cookies made especially for the holiday. Afraid that no one will sell him one, he decides to steal a costume to disguise himself. "Little...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
This "Three Little Pigs" sendup has pig brothers Rishon, Sheni, and Shlishi making crowns (from paper, cardboard, and papier-mâché, respectivel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More