Step Into Bramble Brook
Welcome to Bramble Brook, where familiar stories take surprising turns! Meet three clever little pigs and Warren, a misunderstood wolf who may not be quite as big and bad as everyone thinks. Through laughter, mix-ups, and a little lemonade, children discover that there is often more to a story—and a person—than first meets the eye.
Bringing Bramble Brook to Life?
Start with the Reader Guide!
Everything you need to move from the classic tale to dramatic play, the Bramble Brook adventure, Head–Heart–Hands conversations, and hands-on activities–all in one printable guide.
Get Ready for the Adventure
Take a look around your classroom or playroom—you may already have everything you need! The ideas below show examples of props and materials you can use to bring the story to life. Read the original version of The Three Little Pigs, then give the children time to explore and play with the materials below.
Live the Story
Before you begin reading, invite the children into Bramble Brook with a hands-on experience that sets the stage for the story.
Become a Bramble Brook Pig
Before the story begins, invite each child to make a pair of pig ears. Print the pig-ear template, then cut a strip of pink construction paper to fit around each child's head and attach the ears to the band. Once everyone has their pig ears on, they're ready to step into Bramble Brook!
Become Warren the Wolf
The reader gets to join the adventure, too! Put on a simple pair of wolf ears and a tail to become Warren the Wolf. Keep it friendly and playful—Warren isn't a scary wolf. Once the children have their pig ears on and the reader has become Warren, everyone is ready to enter Bramble Brook!
Enter Bramble Brook
Before the story begins, the children put on their pig ears and gather outside the reading area. Warren the Wolf is waiting to welcome them to Bramble Brook! One at a time, each little pig enters. Warren greets each child by saying, “Welcome to my side of the story!” The child then takes a place in the reading circle. Once everyone has arrived in Bramble Brook, Warren settles in with the children and the story begins.
While You Read
Keep the story moving and let the children enjoy the adventure! During the first reading, simply read and experience the story together. There will be plenty of time to come back later, revisit the clues, make predictions, and think about Warren’s side of the story.
Look for Clues
After the story, return to a few important moments and invite the children to become Warren Detectives. Encourage them to look and listen for clues that Warren may not be the wolf they expected. Don’t give away the answer—let them use the clues to rethink Warren’s side of the story.
• When Warren sneezes near the straw house: What did you notice? What else could have made the house fall down?
• When they learn about the bent nails and old wood: What clues tell us this house might not have been very strong?
• When Warren arrives carrying groceries: Does this look like something a wolf who wants to eat the pigs would bring?
• When Warren reveals that he's a vegetarian: What does this clue make you think about everything that happened earlier?
After the Story
The story may be over, but the adventure isn't! Take a few minutes to help the children think about what they learned, how the story made them feel, and what they can do with what they discovered.
🧠 Head — What Did We Discover?
- What clues helped you understand what really happened?
- Why did the straw house fall down?
- Why wasn't the wooden house very strong?
- What did you learn about Warren that surprised you?
❤️ Heart — What Did We Feel?
- How do you think Warren felt when everyone believed he was bad?
- How do you think the pigs felt when they learned what really happened?
- Have you ever been misunderstood? How did that feel?
- How can we be fair and kind when we don't know the whole story?
🙌 Hands — What Can We Do?
- How can we make sure we hear someone's side of the story before we decide what happened?
- What can we do when someone is being misunderstood?
- How can we show kindness to someone others may be afraid of or unsure about?
- What is one kind thing you can do today because of Warren's story?
Keep the Magic Going
The story may be finished, but the fun isn't! Keep exploring, thinking, creating, and discovering with these free Storyland Magic activities.
✂️Story Sequencing — What Happened First?
Cut out the story pictures, put them in the order they happened, and use them to retell Warren's story.
💗Walk in Warren's Paws
Think about how Warren felt during the story. What changed when everyone finally learned the truth?
🏠 Build It Better!
Leonard and Marcus learned that a strong house needs more than a good idea—it needs to be built to last! Design a house that is strong, safe, and sturdy.
🎒 Take the Magic Home
The story doesn't have to end when children leave the classroom! Send a little Storyland Magic home and invite families to continue the conversation together.
Print the Family Note