In David Wiesner's version of The Three Pigs, we are given the traditional version with an added twist. We meet the three pigs, but instead of watching them become lunch for the big, bad wolf, we see them change their story. With the help of some old friends, we see the pigs find the happy ending they deserved.
Visual Element: Shape
Wiesner's illustrations are key to the tale because of the shapes used. In order to make the setting so successful, Wiesner used shapes to make the pages look as if they were individual frames to look at. This helped the reader understand what the purpose of the setting was as well as what route the pigs chose to take.
Evaluative Criteria: Setting
The setting in this tale is one of a kind because of the originality of it. Since the beginning of the story takes place where the original tale starts, it is quite surprising to see how the author chose to have the pigs adventure to new worlds. As the story continues, we see our characters venture where "the fork runs away with the spoon" and they find new friends with each page they explore. The setting is crucial to the tale with a twist because the reader begins to get the idea that a children's story doesn't have to be limited to one setting.
Wiesner, D. (2001). The three pigs. New York: Clarion Books.
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