The Tale of Gilbert Alexander Pig

By Gael Cresp

Book Overview

Based on the traditional tale of "The Three Little Pigs" and inspired by the legendary career of Texan jazz trumpet player, Gil Askey, this fairy tale is a highly entertaining story of courage, conflict resolution, and the power of music. Full-color illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841482153
• ISBN13: 9781841482156
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 2 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

An hilarious, lively, whimsical story for young readers.

Gael Cresp's Tale Of Gilbert Alexander Pig presents a whimsical take-off on the three little pigs: here Gilbert has a coveted trumpet and the wolf not only wants to knock down his house, but wants to toot the horn himself. A hilarious encounter pits the two against one another.