The Chinny Chin Cafe

Beautifully illustrated and cleverly written, this story follows the Three Little Pigs on their next adventure. Written to satisfy children’s natural desire to know 'what happened next', The Chinny Chin Cafe shows the three pigs continuing on their quest to 'find their fortunes' in a slightly different way. We learn that the Three Little Pigs are more than just house builders and we get some closure to a well-known story.Long after the Three Little Pigs had their legendary adventure with the Big Bad Wolf and she was driven from the valley, the Three Little Pigs finally feel safe and have settled into a peaceful life in the village. When the Pippin, Marlo and Brutus open the Chinny-Chin Café, their warm bread and sweet cakes bring visitors from all across the countryside. But house building does not provide much training for cooking and so the Pigs struggle to make tasty food.Then one rainy afternoon, a stranger arrives- hungry, tired, and hinting of a story the pigs remember all too well. The brothers must decide: does the Chinny-Chin Cafe just serve warm bread, or is it truly a warm place? And if they give, will they also receive something in return? Hearing the pigs wrestle with real world emotions in a humorous and friendly context is delightful to read and might lead to thoughtful parent-child discussions.A heartwarming tale about forgiveness, compassion, and how even the oldest stories can have a new ending.