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Title: Professor Goose Debunks The Three Little Pigs
Author: Paulette Bourgeois
Illistrator: Alex G. Griffiths
Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada: Tundra Books
Publication Date: February 13, 2024
Description:
Mother Goose’s fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it’s time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of The Three Little Pigs, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Did you know that pigs run in a zigzag pattern? And that there’s no way a wolf’s breath would be strong enough to blow down anything, even if he has his whole pack with him? And that hay bales are strong enough to resist most up, down and sideways forces? Sounds like the perfect material for building a house! . . . Or, not. But not to worry — Professor Goose is armed with helpful hints on how to make a structure strong enough to withstand hurricane forces!
Jammed with jokes and hilarious illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose’s nM
My Thoughts:
I loved this book! I was drawn to it initially because of the fractured fairy tale element. This twist weaves another level of STEM knowledge to the story. It’s filled with all sorts of facts ranging from silly facts like “only humans have chins” to an explanation of coding. Kids will be so busy laughing over Professor Goose’s silly antics that they won’t even realize they’re learning.