Read Aloud The True Story Of The Three Little Pigs
If you grew up in the United States, you probably heard the classic tale of the three little pigs. The story has been a childhood favorite for generations, but have you ever stopped to think about what the real story might be?
The Traditional Story
The traditional story goes something like this: three little pigs each build a house, one out of straw, one out of sticks, and one out of bricks. A big bad wolf comes along and blows down the first two houses, but is unable to blow down the brick house. The pigs all live happily ever after in the brick house.
The True Story
But what if the big bad wolf wasn't so bad after all? According to the book "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka, the story we all know and love is actually a misrepresentation of the facts.
In the book, the wolf tells his side of the story. He claims that he only went to the houses to borrow some sugar for his dear old granny's birthday cake. When he arrived at the first house made of straw, he sneezed and accidentally blew it down. The second house made of sticks was also blown down accidentally when the wolf tried to clear his sinuses.
Finally, the wolf arrived at the brick house and asked to borrow some sugar. The pig inside refused and insulted the wolf, so the wolf huffed and puffed in frustration, accidentally blowing down the house and killing the pig inside.
The Lesson
The true story of the three little pigs teaches us an important lesson about perspective. Just because we have heard one side of the story, it doesn't mean that it is the only side or even the right side. We should always take the time to listen to all perspectives before making a judgment.
It also teaches us that accidents can happen, and we should always be careful about jumping to conclusions or making assumptions about others.
Conclusion
The true story of the three little pigs is a fun and entertaining twist on a classic tale. It reminds us that there is always more than one side to every story, and that we should never assume we know the whole truth without hearing all perspectives.