The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, in a quaint little village, there were three little pigs who lived with their mother. As they grew older, their mother decided it was time for them to leave home and make their way in the world. "My dear children," she said, "it is time for you to seek your fortunes and build your own houses. Remember to make them strong and sturdy to protect yourselves from the Big Bad Wolf."

The first little pig, who was quite lazy, decided to build his house out of straw. "This will be easy and quick," he thought. He hastily gathered straw and built his house in a single day. Pleased with his accomplishment, he spent the rest of his time playing and relaxing.

The second little pig, who was somewhat more diligent but still liked his leisure, decided to build his house out of sticks. "Sticks are sturdier than straw," he reasoned, "and it won’t take too long." He worked for a few days, assembling a neat little house of sticks. Once finished, he too enjoyed his free time, confident that his house would keep him safe.

The third little pig, the most hardworking and practical of the three, chose to build his house out of bricks. "It will take more time and effort," he thought, "but it will be strong and safe." He spent weeks laying bricks, mixing mortar, and constructing his house with care. While his brothers played and relaxed, he continued working diligently, making sure every brick was perfectly placed.

One day, after the three pigs had settled into their new homes, the Big Bad Wolf came prowling through the village. He was hungry and eager to find a meal. He spotted the first pig’s straw house and approached it with a sly grin. He knocked on the door and said, "Little pig, little pig, let me come in."

"Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin," replied the first pig, peeking through the flimsy walls of his straw house.

"Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in!" roared the wolf. He took a deep breath and blew with all his might. The straw house, being weak and poorly constructed, collapsed instantly. The first pig squealed in fright and ran as fast as he could to his brother’s stick house.

The wolf, determined to catch his prey, followed him to the second pig’s stick house. He knocked on the door and said, "Little pigs, little pigs, let me come in."

"Not by the hairs on our chinny chin chins," replied the pigs, trembling inside the stick house.

"Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in!" The wolf took an even deeper breath and blew with all his might. The stick house shook and creaked before falling apart under the wolf’s powerful breath. The two pigs squealed in terror and ran as fast as their legs could carry them to their brother’s brick house.

The wolf, now even more determined and ravenous, chased them to the third pig’s brick house. He knocked on the sturdy door and said, "Little pigs, little pigs, let me come in."

"Not by the hairs on our chinny chin chins," replied the pigs, feeling a bit more confident behind the solid brick walls.

"Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in!" The wolf huffed and puffed, but no matter how hard he blew, the brick house stood firm. Frustrated and furious, the wolf decided to climb down the chimney to get inside.

The third little pig, who was very clever, had anticipated this. He quickly lit a roaring fire in the fireplace and placed a large pot of boiling water over it. As the wolf climbed down the chimney, he didn’t realize the danger awaiting him. He slid down and landed right in the pot of boiling water. With a loud yelp, the wolf leaped out of the pot and shot back up the chimney, scalded and defeated. He ran away as fast as he could, never to return.

The three little pigs rejoiced and hugged each other, grateful for their brother’s wisdom and hard work. They lived happily ever after in the sturdy brick house, safe from the Big Bad Wolf. From that day on, they understood the importance of hard work, perseverance, and the value of building something strong and lasting. The lesson they learned was clear: putting in the effort to do things properly pays off in the end, and it can protect you from unforeseen dangers.

The village soon heard about the three little pigs and their cleverness. The story of their encounter with the Big Bad Wolf spread far and wide, becoming a cherished tale of caution and wisdom. And so, the three little pigs continued to live their lives, happy and secure, knowing that they had outsmarted the wolf and built a home that would stand the test of time.