The three little pigs leave home to make their way in the world and build their own houses from straw, sticks, and bricks. Then along comes a big, bad wolf, whose huffing and puffing reveals the value of hard work and careful planning. Introduce young children to this timeless, classic fairy tale with all-new illustrations, an important lesson, and of course, a happy ending. Once Upon a Cottage stories are just right for toddlers and preschoolers to read and enjoy classic tales. The book size and sturdy board pages make this picture book ideal to read over and over again. Classic stories and fairy tales are important for children to be familiar with as they enter kindergarten and learn to read. This classic fairy tale is a must for any home or school library! - Reading familiar stories provides a foundation for learning and comprehension through kindergarten. - The charming artwork makes this well-known story a pleasure to read again and again. - Sturdy, thick board pages designed to withstand traditional wear and tear on board books for curious little infants and toddlers. - Fairy tales inspire creativity, teach problem-solving, and are perfectly paced to hold a child’s attention. Carmen Crowe wrote her first book when she was four years old. It was about a crow named Carmen that had a fast red car. Carmen's mom still has the book. And Carmen's mom has all the real books that Carmen has written, too! Guess what Carmen likes to do when she's not writing children's books? She's tinkering under the hood of a vintage Corvette. Guess what color. Carmen lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with a professional mechanic and a talking myna bird who says "Vroom vroom go faster!" (psssst! Carmen Crowe is actually a pen name for the Cottage Door Press team who worked on this book.) Anna Simeone is a freelance children's illustrator based in Sopot, Poland. She graduated with a degree in literature in Gdańsk, then spent 10 years in Italy before moving back to her hometown with her husband, daughter, and their dog. Anna has illustrated children's books for publishing companies around the world, including in Poland, Italy, France, and the UK. In her work, she tries to capture the joyful and heartfelt moments of everyday life. The vibrant color palettes she curates for her work are inspired by the world around her, seasonal vegetables and flowers, secondhand porcelain, her dog's fur, and more. Anna loves working with both traditional techniques, colored pencils and watercolors, and digital mediums. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.