Not ordering to the United States Click here. Expected delivery to the United States in 7-12 business days. Illustrator’s agent: Jodi Reamer, Writers House. The Three Ninja Pigs 4.22 (3,604 ratings by Goodreads) Hardback English By (author) Corey Rosen Schwartz, Illustrated by Dan Santat US16.32 US18.99 You save US2.67 Free delivery worldwide Available. Schwartz’s irreverent verse never falters-and any book that rhymes “dojo” with “mojo” is one that’s worth a look. Santat’s dynamic, comic book–style spreads have a Crouching Wolf, Hidden Pig feel, especially when Pig Three (a persistent girl who has actually honed her skills) terrifies the wolf with a chop that smashes a pile of bricks.

Both lack the necessary chops when the wolf comes a’blowing. : The Three Ninja Pigs (9780545606172) by Corey Rosen Schwartz and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at. Pig One signs up for aikido (“He gained some new skills,/ but got bored with the drills”), while Pig Two goes for jujitsu (“The teacher said, ‘Excellent progress./ But Pig-san, you must study more.’/ Pig Two said, ‘No way./ Sayonara, Sensei!/ I’m ready to settle a score’ ”). While the idea of three gi-clad pigs fighting the big bad wolf is a winner, the subtle-as-a-karate-chop moral about not quitting puts a bit of a damper on the fun. Schwartz’s clever rhyming text flows nicely, and illustrator Santat (who holds a black belt in shotokan ) really gets into things.For young martial arts fans seeking a lighthearted book about their hobby, Schwartz’s (Hop! Plop!) story should fit the bill. Have the contact info for the local dojo handy-readers will want to try out these martial-arts styles for themselves.' - Kirkus Reviews 'This standout version has so much motion, action, and laughs, kids will feel like they’re hearing it for the first time. The idea of three gi-clad pigs fighting the big bad wolf is a winner.' - Publishers Weekly 'A standout among fractured fairy tales, masterfully combining rollicking limerick verse with a solid story. All is not as is seems in this high-energy, high-kicking, highly amusing picture book. They are heading your way and they are trouble with a capital T.

But these are not your ordinary, polite pigs from the familiar fairytale. All in hilarious, impeccable rhyme.' - The New York Times Book Review 'For young martial arts fans seeking a lighthearted book about their hobby, Schwartz’s story should fit the bill. Everyone knows the story of The Three Little Pigs. 'A fractured fairy tale to outcharm the original, “The Three Ninja Pigs” manages to one-up the well-worn story by setting it in Japan, sprinkling it with the language and discipline of martial arts.

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