Three Little Cajun Pigs By Mike Artell

I would recommend this picture book for those in grades first-sixth grade. The illustrations take up a large part of the book. The inside jacket flaps tells the audience to look for a mouse on every page. The book is mainly setup to read horizontally, but there is a vertical page also. The paper choice is appropriate being a matte finish. This matte finish allows the colors to stand out without a glossy feeling. I believe the paintings were done in watercolor, giving the illustrations a calm and warm feeling. Each illustration is designed to take up the entire page, making the pictures play a large role in this picture book. I feel that students would really relate well to this modern fantasy because they know the original fairy tale. I feel that the story teaches a good lesson that kids of all ages need to know. As a teacher, I could use this book as a read out loud. In the front on the first page of the book, there is a glossary. The book is a unique because it has some French terminology a good incentive for older students to read. On every page there is a colorful work or art, including on the Publishing page. The animals have human characteristics that add humor to the illustrations. As a classroom activity, I would have my students write their own story and have animals that run into trouble like this picture book.