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Happy Birthday, Big Bad Wolf Hardcover – February 1, 2011

by Frank Asch (Author, Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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A comic twist on The Three Little Pigs by beloved author-illustrator Frank Asch. When the Big Bad Wolf comes knocking at the door of the Pig family, he's in for a real surprise. Poppa Pig, Momma Pig and Little Pig are throwing him a birthday party ? and it's not even his birthday! Before the guest of honor can even think of huffing and puffing, he's considering cake flavors, opening his present and making a birthday wish. Will the Big Bad Wolf end up enjoying some birthday cake with the three pigs, or will he make them his main course? The comedy-tinged suspense and the softening up of a big, bad bully in this sweet and funny fractured fairy-tale will have children squealing with delight.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    540L
  6. Dimensions
    8.28 x 0.35 x 10.26 inches
  7. Publisher
    Kids Can Press
  8. Publication date
    February 1, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    1553373685
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1553373681
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Rendered digitally, Asch's na?f artwork offers some comic gold ...―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Frank Asch is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for children. His picture books with Kids Can Press include Ziggy Piggy and the Three Little Pigs and Mr. Maxwell's Mouse (illustrated by his son, Devin Asch). Frank lives in Middletown Springs, Vermont.

Frank Asch is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for children. His picture books with Kids Can Press include Ziggy Piggy and the Three Little Pigs and Mr. Maxwell's Mouse (illustrated by his son, Devin Asch). Frank lives in Middletown Springs, Vermont.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press (February 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1553373685
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1553373681
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.28 x 0.35 x 10.26 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Frank Asch

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Frank Asch, a graduate of Cooper Union, has written more than eighty children’s books, among them the bestselling classics featuring Moonbear and Baby Bear; Russian National Book Award recipient Here Comes the Cat; and Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Golden Award winner Like a Windy Day. Mr. Asch lives in Hawaii.

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Tiffany
5.0 out of 5 stars We can make new friends and make the world a better place
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
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My 3 year old loves this story for some reason. It is a cute story with child like drawings. It is a twist to the typical 3 little pig story. The parents are rightfully scared of the Big Bad Wolf but the child piglet wants to play and be friends. It is funny from the first page and draws you in as you want to know what happens next. We read it at the library and my daughter loved it so much she asked to buy it so she could keep it. It's not a cheap book, either, but well made with a book cover. There is a real sweetness about the book. Though, do be aware, this little pig did disobey his parents and everything was better for it, not a real good message to send children. We used that part to talk about how it was unsafe to do what he did, and even still, his parents came to his rescue. We are so glad the Big Bad Wolf did not eat the pig family like he planned but rather became friends.
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Lauren Hanson
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in our young family
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
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My first child and I started borrowing this book from the library when he was about two, and read and enjoyed it several times. I finally bought it for him on his fifth birthday, and now he and his two year old sister both love to read it with me over and over. I can quote lines from it to the little one, and she replies "bad wolf." It's not a frightening book at all, in fact it tells the tale of forging an unlikely friendship through kindness. The little pig in the book models compassion for the kids, and that's what I like best about the book. That and hearing my little one laugh every time I read it. We also really enjoy Happy Birthday Moon and Pizza from this author.
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Michael G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great spin on an old story
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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Best childrens book ever !
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Michele B. Lacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 4 year old
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012
My 4 year old son really likes this book and we have read it a number of times. He loves anything to do with the three little pigs. This story has a twist and a very positive message.
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Catherina Wojtowicz
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014
Just awesome book! My nephew LOVES it.
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Lisa Barker
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes the scary out of the Big Bad Wolf
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011
This is a dear story. A twist on The Three Little Pigs, see what happens when a surprise birthday party is thrown for the Big Bad Wolf when he comes to eat the three pigs. I found this story charming and funny and kids familiar with the original version will get a kick out of this twisted tale. It sure takes the scary out of the Big Bad Wolf. - Biblio Reads Children's Book Reviews
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