BLOG TOUR w/GIVEAWAY: It's Not The Three Little Pigs by Josh Funk & Edwardian Taylor

IT'S NOT THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

written by Josh Funk, illustrated by Edwardian Taylor

Two Lions, 2022

ISBN: 978-1542032438

Source: Blue Slip Media for Blog Tour

Ages 4-8

All opinions expressed are solely my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Meet the three (ahem—four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale:

First there’s Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder. He’s got a BIG problem with building a home out of flimsy straw. Next there’s Alfred, who wants to be an actor and wouldn’t dream of getting his hands dirty. Then we have Alvin, whose dream is to be . . . a pumpkin. Last but not least is Alison, the fourth pig who is ready to bring some flair to this story, if only she can get the narrator to agree to a few changes. . . . And what about that wolf?

Grab your jet-packs and get ready for this rollicking retelling of the popular tale. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

Like the characters in his books, Josh Funk doesn’t like being told how stories should go―so he writes his own. He is the author of a bunch of picture books, including My Pet Feet, illustrated by Billy Yong; the popular Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series, illustrated by Brendan Kearney; How to Code a Sandcastle, illustrated by Sara Palacios; and Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience & Fortitude, illustrated by Stevie Lewis. He lives in New England with his wife and children. Learn more about him at www.joshfunkbooks.com and follow him on social media:

Facebook: Josh Funk Books

Instagram: @joshfunkbooks

Twitter: @joshfunkbooks

Edwardian Taylor is the illustrator of multiple children’s books, including Hey, You’re Not Santa!, written by Ethan T. Berlin; Goldibooks and the Wee Bear, written by Troy Wilson; the Toy Academy chapter books, written by Brian Lynch; and the It’s Not a Fairy Tale books, written by Josh Funk, among other titles. He lives in Texas with his partner and their three dogs. Learn more about him at www.edwardiantaylor.com and follow him on Tumblr, Instagram, and Twitter @edwardiantaylor.

REVIEW

I'm quite fond of Josh Funk's It's Not a Fairy Tale series.  For some reason, they tickle my funny bone. First, I loved the little pigs alliterative names: Alan, Alfred, and Alvin (and spoiler--sister Alison) Albert.  The second thing I love is the way the characters refuse to do what the narrator says they are going to do.  The very appearance of little pig number four is of course a change to the original tale.  And the fact that she tries to help make the story better to the narrator's great frustration provides a good deal of the humor.  Then there's the fact that the wolf isn't exactly who reader's might be expecting either.  The cartoon-like illustrations work perfectly for the tongue-firmly-in-cheek-text.  The inclusion of a hot air balloon and jetpacks adds to the mayhem.  Young readers are in for a treat when the get a look at this wild and wooly version of the Three Little Pigs.  I look forward to reading this aloud many times in the future. 

SAMPLE ILLUSTRATIONS

GIVEAWAY

Two Lions is offering a giveaway of TWO titles from Josh Funk’s It’s Not a Fairytale series:  It’s Not the Three Little Pigs and It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood  (U.S. and Canada addresses). 

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