'The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf' read by Kaia Gerber

Summary

In this Storyline Online episode, Kaia Gerber reads 'The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf' by Mark Teague. The story is a humorous twist on the classic tale of three pigs building homes out of straw, sticks, and bricks. A somewhat bad wolf tries to blow their houses down but fails at the brick house. The pigs show kindness by inviting the exhausted wolf in, offering him food, and teaching him to be better. The story emphasizes the values of hard work, resilience, and forgiveness, showing that kindness can change even a bad wolf.

Takeaways

• 📚 Storyline Online is brought to you by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, and Kaia Gerber reads 'The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf' by Mark Teague.
• 🐷 The story begins with three little pigs who lived happily on a farm until the farmer moved to Florida and paid the pigs for their work.
• 🍟 The first pig wanted to buy potato chips, the second wanted sody-pop, and the third, more practical pig, chose to buy building supplies for a brick house.
• 🏠 Each pig built a house: the first with straw, the second with sticks, and the third with bricks, focusing on their different priorities.
• 🐺 A hungry, somewhat bad wolf arrives and tries to blow down each of the pigs' houses, succeeding with the straw and stick houses.
• 🚴 The first two pigs escape to the third pig's sturdy brick house after their houses are blown down.
• 💨 Despite the wolf's effort to huff and puff, he cannot blow down the brick house, eventually collapsing from exhaustion.
• 🍿 The pigs revive the wolf with snacks and invite him in, showing kindness despite his previous actions.
• 😊 The wolf becomes a guest in the brick house and learns to control his bad behavior, no longer huffing or puffing.
• ❤️ Kaia Gerber reflects on the story, appreciating its message about hard work, dedication, kindness, and forgiveness.

Q & A

What is the title of the story being read by Kaia Gerber?

The title of the story is 'The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf,' written and illustrated by Mark Teague.

How do the three pigs initially feel about their life on the farm?

The three pigs are happy with their life on the farm, just as most pigs are content in such settings.

Why do the pigs leave the farm, and what happens to them afterward?

The pigs leave the farm because the farmer and his wife are moving to Florida. The farmer pays them for their work, and they set off to build their own homes.

What do the first two pigs decide to buy, and how does their decision contrast with the third pig’s choice?

The first pig buys potato chips, and the second pig buys sody-pop, while the third pig buys building supplies to construct a strong house. The third pig is more practical and focused on long-term stability.

How do the materials used by each pig to build their houses reflect their personalities?

The first pig uses straw, and the second pig uses sticks, both choosing materials that are cheap and allow them to spend more money on snacks. This reflects their carefree attitudes. The third pig, who uses bricks, is more responsible and thoughtful, reflecting a more serious and practical personality.

What is the wolf's mood and motivation for visiting the pigs' houses?

The wolf is very hungry and in a bad mood because he was unable to get food from a donut shop, hot dog stand, or pizza parlor.

What strategy does the wolf use to get into the pigs’ houses, and how does it work out?

The wolf tries to blow down each house by huffing and puffing. He successfully blows down the straw and stick houses but fails to blow down the brick house.

How do the pigs in the brick house react when the wolf tries to blow it down?

The pigs in the brick house are unfazed by the wolf's attempts to blow it down. They are busy watching their favorite show and barely pay attention to the wolf’s efforts.

How does the story end, and what lesson do the pigs and the wolf learn?

The story ends with the pigs taking pity on the exhausted wolf, offering him food and inviting him in. The wolf learns that kindness can replace bad behavior, and the pigs learn the value of hard work and forgiveness.

What message does Kaia Gerber take from the story?

Kaia Gerber shares that the story teaches the importance of hard work and dedication, as well as the power of kindness and forgiveness.