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The Three Little Javelinas: Los tres pequenos jabalies (Reading Rainbow Book)
by Susan Lowell
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Rising Moon (1992-01-25)
ISBN: 0873585429
EAN: 9780873585422
Hardcover: 32 pages
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
SKU: BX004-080518005
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Clean, nice hardcover but missing dj. Very minor wear to cover. A little creasing on some pages o/wise crisp, clean, tight, unmarked. No remainder mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now you're going to meet the three little javelinas (pronounced ha-ve-LEE-nas)-loveable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs. Living in homes built out of tumbleweeds and saguaro ribs (from the fallen giant cacti), the first two javelinas are soon running from the hungry coyote, who had hoped to eat them with red chile sauce. And where do they go for shelter? Why, to their wise sister's house, made strong with adobe bricks. This clever and humorous tale is sure to delight children of all ages, especially those familiar with the Southwest. Dressed in cowboy duds and prepared for life in the rugged desert, these characters are more than any coyote bargained for.
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Customer Reviews
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Beautiful illustrations, great take on an old story
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-03-12
The illustrations in this are clever, detailed, and beautiful. It's a very fun twist on an old favorite story.
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A retelling of the "Three Little Pigs" story with a tumbleweed twist!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-06
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Who hasn't heard of or read the classic story for children, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? In this retelling, the pigs are javelinas, and the wolf is the trickster, the coyote. Instead of houses made of straw, sticks, and bricks, the houses are made of tumbleweed, cactus ribs, and adobe bricks.
The ending won't surprise you. There's a reason coyotes howl like they mean it.
This is a cute retelling, with gorgeous illustrations by Jim Harris. There's a lot of opportunity to put some vocal variety into your reading when you have that favorite kid sitting by you. And if you like this type of retelling, don't forget to look up the book The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig!
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THREE LITTLE JAVELINAS
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-10-10
The Three Little Javelinas (Reading Rainbow Book)
I BUY THIS BOOK FREQUENTLY FOR BOTH MY ENGLISH AND SPANISH FRIENDS. IT IS PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND IS A WONDERFUL STORY. MAKES A GREAT GIFT
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Great Educational Story!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-06-05
This story has a multitude of educational features included in an updated story of 'three little critters' and their adventures facing adversity-together- with a good ending for the three little ones- and justice delivered to the 'bad guy'-
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Great gift idea and a great book
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-06
Living in the southwest this is one of my favorite baby gifts to give. This and a little stuffed Javelina from the toy store make such a cute pair.
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