Harris, J. (1908). The Awful Fate of Mr. Wolf. A.B. Frost. New York, New York: McKinlay, Stone, and Mackenzie.
Annotation: This is an African-American version of The Three Little Pigs. In this story it is a rabbit that has someone eaten by his family members every time the wolf comes around. Finally the rabbit comes up with the perfect hideaway and when the wolf cries for help, the rabbit is more than happy to hide him away and then eventually ended his life.
Readers who would like this: This would be a book that a parent could read to their young one, although I do not know about the killing element in the story. It depends on how well the child is understanding of the subject matter.
Grade Level: Pre K-1st
Question: What would you do if you were in danger?
Genre: Childrens Folklore
Ratings/Response: I give this book a 2. I am not sure about the appropriateness of any version of The Three Little Pigs for that matter. Killing isn't a topic I would want my pre-K or first grader learning.
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