Carol Ruth Simon has presented five irresistible portraits of the pigs from the popular children's nursery rhyme This Little Piggy.
She has created a sort of written tableau, which invites readers to take a glimpse into a day in the life of each pig. They are all grown up now and not much has changed. We visit with Henry at the market. We see Harry at home tending to his flowers. Hank is throwing a party for charity. Hubert is trying to provide for his huge family. And Hall, the last pig, is still crying "Wee, wee, wee," but this time it is all the way to Mr. Wolf's house.
Each pig has a unique personality and career path. We do not see them interact with each other but their stories are threaded together by recurring encounters with Mr. Wolf, Red Riding Hare, Mrs. Goose, and the other residents of Capersville and surrounding towns.
Simon's reinterpretation of this rhyme teaches children to trust their instincts about strangers. She encourages parents and teachers to discuss the story with their children and students. Kids can have a great time expanding their vocabulary and imagining where the next adventure will take them!
About the Author: Carol Ruth Simon was born on the island of Grenada in the West Indies. She and her sister grew up on a diet of classical literature, including Shakespeare, Chaucer, Austen, and Wordsworth. Simon started reading when she was two years old and writing stories when she was five. Her first stories were also about animals.
Simon earned her bachelor's degree in English and then later taught English language arts and literature in the West Indies for several years. She writes both fiction and nonfiction, and poems inspired by her faith and nature. This Little Piggy is her first published work, and she is currently creating a sequel.
Simon lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and son.
