The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

When I first learned to read, it was about the late 80's. So you can only imagine how many books my little boys own that are from that era. I've purchased every book that I can remember reading during that time and hopefully I can find more. There was one book that stuck out in my mind and I HAD to get it. At first, I couldn't find this book in the thrift store. I guess it's not something people let go of so easily, which is understandable. So I had to give in and purchase a new paperback version. But that's not what you are going to see here. Why? Because I finally found a used hardcover version at the thrift store for .50 cents. I did find one other paperback a couple years ago (after I purchased the new one) but I gave it away to a friend who had a son that's only 5 weeks older than my boy. She remembered the book, too, from her early years and needed it just as much as I needed it.

So here is one of my most memorable stories from my childhood:

 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

This was a former library book from Texas.  

Don't know why they got rid of it.  It's a great copy.  Plus I love how libraries protect the dust cover by covering it with a clear wrap.  

If you haven't read this story....I feel for you.  It's wonderful!  Maybe the Big Bad Wolf isn't so bad after all, according to him.  While trying to find a cup of sugar so he can bake his grandmother a cake, he takes off in search of the ingredient.  On the way, he comes across three very rude pigs who refuse to help out this poor wolf.  Now, I do have to say, despite the wolf being nice, he's definitely not a vegan, so don't expect him to refuse free pork.  

I really wish I would have kept my copy from when it first came out.  I know my mother bought me a copy not too long after it was published.  

This is why you don't sell your kids favorite books at yard sales.  My mom sold each of my books at yard sales or gave it to thrift stores when I was about 13.  And now, I would have loved to give those copies to my boys.  

In a previous post, I told you how you can tell if you have a First Edition/First Printing.  You can view that Here.  

So, no where on the above copyright page does it say First Edition (some publishers don't even announce that, so you have to pay close attention).  But you can tell it's not a First Edition by it saying "First published in 1989 by Viking Penguin"  This edition was published only by Viking.  

The printing line is available on this book.  As you see, it says 37 39 40 38 36.  The lowest number is the printing lot for this book which would mean, in this edition, it's the 36th printing.

WHERE TO BUY:

You could possibly find this book at a local thrift store; if you are willing to take the time to search, and I mean a lot of time.  The last 3 years, I've found this book in 6 different thrift stores maybe about 5 times.  

But you can get this book for very cheap at Amazon; $4.00 with shipping for used, $6.00 for a new paperback, or around $11.00 for a new hardcover.

Or you can get it the cheapest at Thriftbooks ($3.59) if you order $10 or more for books so you can get the free shipping.  Otherwise, it's .99 cents shipping for each book.  Plus, when you reach $50 all together on all the orders you've placed, they will give you a $5 gift card.  I always take this route when I'm interested in multiple books.

Here are the links if you are interested in purchasing from any of these dealers:

                                                                   

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by: Jon Scieszka $3.59