The Four Little Pigs

    By Vanessa Coelho Almeida

    The Four Little Pigs cover image

    31 Aug, 2024

    a pig running through a field of flowers with a house in the background and a dog running behind it, sots art, a storybook illustration, David Young Cameron, official art

    In a quaint countryside, the First Pig was playing in the grass. He was the most playful and enjoyed the simple pleasure of running around in the open field.

    a pig and two pigs are walking in a field near a house and a pig pig is standing on a path, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The Second Pig was always ambitious. He was seen hauling bricks and cement, determined to build a sturdy house for himself.

    a pig sitting on a rock next to a pond and a house with a pond house in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The Third Pig was found by the lakeside, dreaming and sketching plans for a beautiful wooden hut he wished to build by the lake.

    a pig and her pig friend are in a pond by a house with a thatched roof and a pond, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The Fourth Pig, the wisest of them all, was busy gathering materials to build a strong and secure house. He knew the importance of a safe shelter.

    a wolf standing in the middle of a forest with other animals in the background and a full moon in the sky, furry art, poster art, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    In the nearby forest, the Big Bad Wolf lurked, watching the pigs and plotting his plans.

    a pig and her two babies in front of a pink house with a green roof and a pink tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The days passed, and the pigs built their houses. The First Pig built a straw house, the Second Pig a brick house, the Third Pig a wooden house, and the Fourth Pig a fortified house.

    a pig and two pigs in front of a cabin in the woods with a pink sky and moon in the background, sots art, poster art, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    One day, the Wolf decided to test the houses of the pigs. He first went to the straw house of the First Pig.

    a pig is walking through a forest with a cabin in the background and a house in the background with a door open, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    With a huff and a puff, the Wolf blew down the house of straw. The First Pig barely escaped and ran to the Second Pig's house.

    a group of pigs standing in front of a pink house with a pink roof and three pigs standing in front of a pink house, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The Wolf followed and tried to blow down the brick house. But despite his efforts, the house stood firm.

    a pig and a pig pig in a small house in the woods with a pig looking at the camera, sots art, a storybook illustration, Brom, storybook illustration

    Undeterred, the Wolf moved on to the wooden house of the Third Pig. With some effort, he managed to blow it down. The Third Pig joined his brothers in the brick house.

    three pigs are standing in front of a house in the woods with pigs on the porch and in the tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    The Wolf, still not satisfied, attempted to blow down the fortified house of the Fourth Pig. Despite his best efforts, the house remained unscathed.

    a group of pigs walking through a forest filled with trees and leaves, with pink hues on the tops of the pigs, precisionism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The pigs were safe in the Fourth Pig's house. They thanked him for his wisdom and practicality that saved them from the Wolf.

    a group of wild animals walking through a forest filled with trees and rocks, with a pig in the foreground, sots art, an album cover, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    The Wolf, defeated and exhausted, retreated to the forest, vowing to return and get the pigs.

    a group of pigs in a forest with pink trees and flowers in the background, with a pink sun in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The Four Pigs, now safe and secure, learned the importance of planning and preparation. They promised to be more careful in the future.

    a group of pigs standing in a forest with leaves on the ground and trees in the background, with pink piglets on the ground, precisionism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    They decided to rebuild their houses with the Fourth Pig's guidance, understanding that safety and protection were more important than aesthetic appeal or quick results.

    a painting of pigs standing outside a house in the woods with a green roof and a green roof top, magical realism, a storybook illustration, David Martin, storybook illustration

    The First Pig decided to build a fortified straw house, the Second Pig decided to reinforce his brick house, and the Third Pig decided to build a stronger wooden house.

    a group of pigs standing in a forest with trees and rocks on the ground and a sun shining through the trees, sots art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    The Fourth Pig was proud of his brothers for learning from their mistakes. He was glad that they were taking steps to ensure their safety.

    a painting of pigs in a forest with a house in the background and a group of pigs in the foreground, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Together, the Four Pigs worked on their houses. They helped each other, shared ideas, and eventually, built strong and secure houses.

    a group of pigs standing in a forest with trees and leaves around them, all looking at the camera, incoherents, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    They had learned their lesson and were ready for anything that came their way. The countryside was once again filled with their laughter and joy.

    a wolf in a jacket standing in a forest with a full moon in the background and trees around it, furry art, a character portrait, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    The Wolf, watching from the forest, realized that he couldn't defeat the pigs. They had become too strong and united for him to break.

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    The Four Pigs lived happily and safely in their new homes. They often gathered in the Fourth Pig's house, sharing stories and lessons they had learned.

    a group of pigs standing in a forest with pink leaves on the ground and trees in the background, with a pink sky, precisionism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    The countryside was peaceful again. The Four Little Pigs had learned a valuable lesson about the importance of being prepared and working together. They knew they were safe, no matter what came their way.