Higgledy Piggledy - A Tale of Four Little Pigs

By Roxy Ann Press
Price $14.95
Age 4-8 yrs.

This high quality, hardbound book is a gem. Higgledy Piggledy is the delightful tale of four little pigs, brothers who share an idyllic life in the town of Sudden. They get along with one another famously, with one exception. The three brothers with rhyming names, Curly, Twirly, and Whirly, sometimes make fun of their differently named brother - Higgledy Piggledy - simply because his name is unlike theirs. Even so, life is good, that is, until a new neighbor, Mr. Wolf, arrives in town and moves in next door. Mr. Wolf licks his lips and pats his stomach whenever he sees the four pigs, a nasty habit that rattles their nerves, and rightly so. In no time at all, Mr. Wolf captures them and plans to make a meal of them. The way in which Higgledy Piggledy's name saves him and leads to the rescue of his brothers makes for a clever story. It also shows that being different is not a bad thing, and in fact can be quite rewarding. The story has both an old-world and contemporary feel, with dazzling illustrations full of charm, warmth, and humor that captivate the reader. Inspired by the English Fairy Tale, 'The Three Little Pigs,' Higgledy Piggledy has the makings of a modern day classic.