The Three Little Pigs
Quick Answer
Three pigs build three houses—straw, sticks, and brick—while a hungry wolf tries to blow them down. The first two houses fall, but the brick house holds, and the pigs outsmart the wolf. A classic tale about preparation and safety.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It has a ‘chase’ feeling, but the structure is predictable and ends safely. For bedtime, emphasize teamwork and the calm security of the strong house.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
5-8 years
READING TIME
7 min
Story Synopsis
Three little pigs leave home to build their own places. The first pig builds quickly with straw—light, easy, and done in a day. The second chooses sticks, a bit stronger but still rushed. The third pig works longer and builds with bricks, carefully stacking each one until the walls feel solid. Then the wolf arrives. He knocks politely at first, but soon his hunger shows. “I’ll huff and I’ll puff!” he threatens. The straw house collapses. The stick house falls too, and the first two pigs run as fast as they can to their brother’s brick home. The wolf tries the same trick again—and fails. The brick walls don’t move. Angry, he searches for another way in: through the chimney. But the pigs stay calm and work together. They set a pot below and plan carefully. In the end, the pigs are safe. The wolf runs off, and the brick house becomes a symbol of steady effort: when you build with care, you can rest with peace. It’s a bedtime-friendly lesson in preparation, teamwork, and choosing the strong, steady path.
Story Excerpt
Once upon a time, there lived a mother pig with her three little pigs. When they were old enough, she sent them out into the world to build homes of their own. The first little pig set off on his way. Soon he met a farmer carrying a bundle of straw. “ Please, sir, ” said the pig, “ may I have some straw to build a house? ” The kind farmer gave him the straw, and the little pig quickly built a cozy house with a straw roof and straw walls. He had just settled in when a big, hungry wolf knocked on his door. “ Little pig, little pig, let me come in, ” said the wolf. The little pig’s heart beat fast. “ No, no, ” he called out. “ Not by the hair of my chiny chin chin! ” The wolf growled, “ Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down! ” So the wolf huffed, and he puffed, and he blew with all his…
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In One Glance
The Three Little Pigs follows three pigs who build houses from straw, sticks, and brick. A wolf blows down the first two houses, and the pigs flee to the brick house, which holds firm. The wolf tries to enter through the chimney, but the pigs outsmart him and stay safe. The story teaches preparation, teamwork, and the security that comes from steady effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three pigs build houses; a wolf blows down the weak ones, but the brick house keeps them safe.
There’s a threatening wolf, but the story is predictable and ends safely.
Ages 3–7.
After reading, say: “Our home is strong and safe too,” to settle the mood.