Alaska's Three Pigs

Part of Alaska Books

Illustrated by Mindy Dwyer
Paperback
$11.99 US
On sale Sep 05, 2000 | 32 Pages | 9781570612299

The newest addition to the Paws IV line of Alaska children's books features the classic story of those irresistible little pigs--retold Alaskan-style, as the pigs camp, fish, ski, and build homes on the Last Frontier! After playing under the Midnight sun, it's time for the three pigs to get busy and build safe homes for the winter. This is a delightful twist on the original classic, full of Alaska details and featuring three hearty, irresistible pigs. It’s a tale that could come only from the Last Frontier and is sure to charm readers of all ages.
Arlene Laverde is a freelance children's writer and an elementary schoolteacher. She lives in Woodhaven, New York, with her husband and two young sons. This is her first book.

Mindy Dwyer is the award-winning author/illustrator of two books for children, Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights and  Coyote in Love. Her artwork can also be seen in numerous publications and in galleries across the country. She lives with her husband, son, and family dog in Bear Valley, Alaska.

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The newest addition to the Paws IV line of Alaska children's books features the classic story of those irresistible little pigs--retold Alaskan-style, as the pigs camp, fish, ski, and build homes on the Last Frontier! After playing under the Midnight sun, it's time for the three pigs to get busy and build safe homes for the winter. This is a delightful twist on the original classic, full of Alaska details and featuring three hearty, irresistible pigs. It’s a tale that could come only from the Last Frontier and is sure to charm readers of all ages.

Author

Arlene Laverde is a freelance children's writer and an elementary schoolteacher. She lives in Woodhaven, New York, with her husband and two young sons. This is her first book.

Mindy Dwyer is the award-winning author/illustrator of two books for children, Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights and  Coyote in Love. Her artwork can also be seen in numerous publications and in galleries across the country. She lives with her husband, son, and family dog in Bear Valley, Alaska.

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