Module II:Traditional Literature

Module II Traditional Literature

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Teague, Mark. 2013.  THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE somewhat bad wolf.  Ill by David Saylor and Charles Kreloff.  New York: Orchard Books. ISBN 978-439-91-501-4

2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
In this version of the three little pigs, after being evicted from the farm house the pigs go out to the country in search of supplies and materials for their houses.  Ofcourse, the wise and smart little pig uses all her savings to build the strongest and sturdiest brick house in her town, while the other two pigs spend their money on junk food and ise cheap material to build their houses.  Then one day, a not so bad wolf is strolling down the city looking for something to eat.  No food is found!  Upset and frustrated that he couldn't find something to eat, he tries to blow the two not so sturdy houses.  The two pigs swiftly escape and run to the smart, and wise little pig's brick house.  After no luck finding food,  the wolf goes to the last house made out of brick and huffed and puffed until he collapsed on the ground.  Curious about the wolf, the three little pigs rush out to find the poor exhausted wolf on the ground.  They quickly befriended the wolf and take him inside the brick house to feed him.  The three little pigs and wolf enjoy life togther.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Teague's follows the traditional story line, but adds a twist at the end of the story by making it humourous and enjoyable for children.  Students who have read the old version of the three little pigs will probably enjoy this book as well.  He uses this traditional little pig tale to make it into a more compassionate and peaceful ending, especially when the three little pigs go out to see if the wolf is okay and invite him in for a meal.  I suprisingly like this ending and I think students of all ages would find this book intriguing.  A lot can be learned from this story, for example, building character, gender analysis, spending money wisely, making wise choice, being comapssionate towards others, healthy eating choices and following rules and expectations.

Teague's oil painting illustrations are very well detailed in the book.  It is incredible how he is able to add a little spark in each of the pig's personality from the beginning of the story to the end.  First, we see the two pigs bathing in the mud while the other pig is reading a book, but as the story progresses, their attitude and personality continues to remain the same.

4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"The classic fairy tale gets an update with a subtle message about healthy eating and a happy ending for the hungry wolf."--Kirkus Review

"Simply irresistable."--The New York Times

5. CONNECTION
* If you want to teach children about being compassionate and friendly to others this a great book to read.
* Other books about compassion:
* Levin, Gail Carson. 2005. BETSY WHO CRIED WOLF. ISBN 0064436403
* Kasza, Keiko. 2003. MY LUCKY DAY. ISBN 0399238743


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1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Taback, Simms. 1999. JOSEPH HAD A LITTLE OVERCOAT. New York: Peguin Group. ISBN 0-670-87855-3

2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
In this story Joseph, a Jewish farmer, has a little overcoat.  This overcoat eventually gets old and worn out but Joseph finds many different ways to resuse it.  This novel is centered around Joseph using what he already own to make something new.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Taback's writing is simple and easy to understant.  The text in this picture book is limited to one sentence in each page but the abundance of details makes this picture book come to life.

The illustrations are eye catching which can easily captivate and intrigue the young readers to get their attention.  Taback's idea to use cutouts and collage illustrations no only foreshadows what will happen in the story but it will also create a sense of enjoyment for the young reader.

4. REVIEW EXCERP(S)
*Award-Caldecott Medal
* "Pre-Grade 3-A book bursting at the seams with ingenuity and creative point.  When Joseph's overcoat becomes "old and worn," he snips off the patches and turns it into a jacket.  When his jacket is beyound repair, he makes a vest Joseph recycles his garments until he has nothing left.  But by trading in his scissors for a pen and paintbrush he creates a story, showing "you can always make something out of nothing."  Clever die-cut holes provide clues as to what Joseph will make next: windowpanes in one scene become a scarf upon turning the page.  Striking goauche,  watercolor, and collage illustrations are chock-full of witty details-letters to read, proverbs on the walls, even a fiddler on the roof.  Taback adapted this tale from a Yiddish folk song and music and  English lyrics are appended.  The rhythm and repetition make it a perfect storytime read-aloud." --School Library Journal

5. CONNECTION
*Importance of finding ways to reuse old items.
* Bergen, Lara. 2009. DON'T THROW THAT AWAY. ISBN-13:9781416975175
*Ashburn, Boni. 2001. I HAD A FAVORITE DRESS. ISBN13: 978-1419700163

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1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Morales, Yuri. 2008. JUST IN CASE. New York: Roargin Brook Press. ISBN-13: 9781596433298

2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
Senor Calavera was eager to attend Grandma Beetle's birthday party just like any other year.  While riding through the neighborhood, he was stopped by Zelimiro the Ghost.  Senor Calavero is reminded of a gift to take to Grandma Beetle, Senor Calavera takes a gift from every letter of the alphabet just in case.  Little did he know that he brought Grandma Beetle the gift that she wanted the most, Zelmiro the Ghost.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Morales picture book is warm and beautiful. It teaches us that material things mean absolutely nothing when you rather have your loved ones by your side.  I loved the way she used the "loteria" picture cards in her book to illustrate the alphabet in Spanish and English which can help students learn new words in both languages.  This book absolutely brings wonderful memories  to those of us who were brought up in the Mexican culture. Playing "loteria" at a family gathering continues to a tradition in many Mexican/American cultures today.  Seeing Grandma Beetl's expression a the end of the story shows the love Grandmothers have for their family.

Morales easily captives her readers attention with the warm and illuminating colors she illustrates in the story by bringing it back to life. She truly showcases her culture through the use of the illustrations and choice of colors.

4. REVEIW EXCERPT(S)
"Richly hued and filled with action, the illustrations capture the tales humor and Latin flavor perfectly, leading on to an entirely logical, hilarious and heartwarming suprise at theend.  As gifted and artist as she is a storyteller, Moreles is in top from here".--Kirkus Review, starred review

" A breezly told tale, rich in Spanish vocabulary and Mexican atmosphere.  The alphabetically ordered collected presents are cleverly integrated into the double pages, each witha different color background.  Each spread includes amusing details to study in the fantasy-like but clearly painted illustrations." --School Library Journal

5. CONNECTION
* Love for family
* Other books related to this topic are:
*Morales, Yuri. 2016. LITTLE LIGHT/NOCHESITA. ISBN 1596430885
* Soetoro Ng, Maya. 2011. LADDER TO THE MOON. ISBN 0763645702

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1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Taback, Simms. 1999. IKNOW AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY.  New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 0590632647

2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
This story begins with, "there was and old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed the fly" and it continues with the lady eating animals that get bigger and bigger in size until they get too big for to consume.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This catchy story will have children laughing their hearts out.  Kids will enjoy reading along with the repeated rhyming phrases.  Taback also uses sequencing in the story which is a great way for children to remember the animals in order but to also think about the different sizes from a small fly, to a huge horse.

The art work is colorful, expressive and radiant with so many details.  This book will probably have kids laughing and wondering how this old lady could swallowed how this old lady could swallowed so many animals from the smallest one to the largest.

4. REVEIW EXCERPT(S)
Caldecott Honor Book 1998

"From cover to moral (never swallow a horse), this cleverly illustrated version of an old folk favorite will delight children.  Each page is full of details and humorous asides from the spectating animals.  As for the old lady, with her toothy grin and round bloodshot eyes, she looks wacky enough to go so far as to swallow a horse. A die-cut hole allows readers to see inside her belly, first the critters already devoured and, with the turn on the page, the new animals that will join the crowd in her ever-expanding stomach." -- School Library Journal


5. CONNECTION
*Other Books simiar to this one are...
*Garriel, S. Barbara. 2012. I KNOW A SHY FELLOW WHO SWALLOWED A CIELO. ISBN 1590789466
*Colandro, Lucille. 2019. THERE WAS AN OLD ASTRONAUT WHO SWALLOWED THE MOON. ISBN 9789338325072
*Ward, Jennifer. 2011 THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA. ISBN-10: 0545342651