I've read this book now to several groups of varying age and it never fails to entertain. Firstly, you have the subversion of the classic wolf/pig relationship. Secondly, the whole book is a study in escalation. Our heroes begin with a brick house and work their way up the spectrum of building supplies to concrete with razor wire and a state of the art security system. Of course, the pig can't blow down such materials with his breath so he works with a sledgehammer, pneumatic drill, even dynamite. These modern materials never fail to spark laughter in kids and adults alike. It maintains and old-fashioned tone making those sly, over the top lines all the more clever. Additionally, the illustrations are a detailed delight and it teaches a lesson in kindness and redemption.
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