“I was sitting on my rocker, and I could see that Winnie and Filbert were taunting Willie. Winnie went wild, yelling. ‘Bad! You’re a big bad wolf.’ Filbert followed with his foul mouth, saying ‘Bad wolf. Bad wolf. Bad wolf you are. You’re a big bad wolf.’ Mr. Winston was worse because he started poking Willie’s chest.”
– an excerpt from the book
Author Reputation Press is honored to publish “I SAW IT ALL: Grandma’s Account of the Big Bad Wolf Story” by Jessey Muñoz. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
“I Saw It All: Grandma’s Account of the Big Bad Wolf Story” offers a refreshing twist on the classic “Three Little Pigs” story by narrating it from the perspective of Grandma, an often-overlooked character in fairy tales. The story gives a humorous and slightly skeptical view of events involving the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. Grandma is portrayed as a wise and witty character who questions the truth behind the typical telling, suggesting that the wolf might not have been as “bad” as he’s often made out to be.
There are many versions of the story of the three pigs. In this story, the big bad wolf’s grandma witnessed what happened in her neighborhood. As a critical witness for the defense, Mrs. Wolf tells the court what she saw that day as she sat on her front porch and tries to convince the jury that her testimony is true. Grandma makes sure that everyone will know her grandson was innocent and the three pig’s houses were poorly built.
This story targets upper elementary and middle school-age students. In this book, the author uses various forms of literary devices such as alliteration, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, and more. This is a great book to discuss points of view especially when comparing it to other stories of the three pigs. Readers will be drawn into this story by Grandma’s wit and charm.
Jessey Muñoz is a 1956 baby boomer. He graduated from BYU with a teaching degree and got his master’s in education. He has been writing for several years and has self-published three books. He enjoys writing short stories and poetry.
Jessey is a self-published author. His other works include The Circle of Twelve: Dad Commanded the Land, Mom the Wind, and Hidden Enemy: PTSD the Missing Puzzle Pieces. Jessey worked as a teacher and administrator before retiring. He enjoys writing poetry and short stories. His latest work, “I Saw it All,” has been revised for the past five years. His students were his inspiration for writing this story.
The author’s use of humor and Grandma’s commentary is a standout feature, making this story both entertaining and insightful. It brings a mature perspective to a children’s classic without losing the whimsy of the original tale. “I Saw It All” is a delightful, thought-provoking re-imagining that reminds us that there’s more than one side to every story, especially in the world of fairy tales.
“I SAW IT ALL: Grandma’s Account of the Big Bad Wolf Story” by Jessey Muñoz is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/i-saw-it-all-grandmas-account-of-the-big-bad-wolf-story/.