“The Three Little Pigs” explained in 4 pictures

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The importance of preparing carefully without rushing, and helping each other when in trouble

2026-07-02 · Picture books
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.
The little pigs decided to build their own houses.
The first little pig built a house of straw.
The second little pig built a house of wood.
The third little pig stacked bricks one by one and built a strong house.

💬 The Three Little Pigs Build Their Houses

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The little pigs decided to build their own houses. The first little pig built a house of straw. The second little pig built a house of wood. The third little pig stacked bricks one by one and built a strong house.

🤔 The three little pigs are each building different houses. Which house looks the strongest?

Then, a wolf came along.
The wolf looked at the straw house and said,
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
The straw house was very light, so it floated away in a flutter.
The first little pig ran to the second little pig’s wooden house.

💬 Whoosh! The Straw House Shook

Then, a wolf came along. The wolf looked at the straw house and said, “Whoosh! Whoosh!” The straw house was very light, so it floated away in a flutter. The first little pig ran to the second little pig’s wooden house.

🤔 The straw house was light, so it flew away. Where did the little pig run to?

The wolf came to the wooden house too.
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
The wooden house went wobble, wobble, rattle, rattle.
The two little pigs were surprised.
“Let’s go to the third little pig’s house!”
The two hurried and ran to the brick house.

💬 The Wooden House Wobbled Too

The wolf came to the wooden house too. “Whoosh! Whoosh!” The wooden house went wobble, wobble, rattle, rattle. The two little pigs were surprised. “Let’s go to the third little pig’s house!” The two hurried and ran to the brick house.

🤔 When the two little pigs were in trouble, they went to the third little pig. When you are in trouble, it is okay to ask someone for help.

The three little pigs went into the brick house.
The wolf took another big breath...
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
But the brick house did not budge at all.
The wolf said, “I can’t do this,” and went away.
The three little pigs smiled.
Thanks to the house that was built carefully, everyone could feel safe and happy.

💬 The Brick House Was Strong

The three little pigs went into the brick house. The wolf took another big breath... “Whoosh! Whoosh!” But the brick house did not budge at all. The wolf said, “I can’t do this,” and went away. The three little pigs smiled. Thanks to the house that was built carefully, everyone could feel safe and happy.

🤔 Why was the brick house so strong? What do you think the third little pig worked hard on?