The Three Little Pigs | Nana JoJo Bedtime Story

Drift into peaceful sleep with this charming retelling of The Three Little Pigs, narrated with the tender warmth of a real grandmother's voice — inviting children to close their eyes, rest their busy minds, and let their imaginations follow three little brothers out into the world to build, dream, and discover.

Follow Percy, Patrick, and Peter as they each set off to build their own homes, learn hard lessons about patience and perseverance, and find that even the Big Bad Wolf deserves a second chance.

Adapted especially for sensitive young hearts (ages 3–7), this gentle version replaces the scary elements with themes of courage, hard work, and the unexpected magic of forgiveness and friendship.

A timeless reminder that with patience, determination, and a kind heart, we can weather any storm.

Transcript

Hello my sweet listener.

Welcome to Storytime with Nana Jojo.

I'm so happy you're here.

I'm Nana Jojo and I have the most wonderful stories to share with you.

Every week I bring you magical stories filled with adventure,

Kindness,

And happy endings.

They're perfect for bedtime,

Nap time,

Or any time you want to hear a story.

We'll visit enchanted forests,

Meet brave princes and princesses,

And we'll learn important lessons about kindness,

Courage,

Friendship,

And staying true to ourselves.

But before we start our story today,

Let's get cozy.

Make sure you've got your favorite stuffy and maybe even a soft cuddly blanket.

Are you ready?

Wonderful.

Next,

Let's do some calming breaths together before our story begins,

Okay?

Remember that when we take big slow breaths,

Our bodies feel happier and more relaxed.

So let's breathe together,

Okay?

Take a nice big breath in through your nose like this.

And then you can make a sound as you breathe out like this.

Good job.

Let's do another one together.

Big breath in and breathe out again with a happy sigh.

Yay.

Awesome job.

One more time,

Okay?

Big breath in and breathe out with a happy sigh.

Super duper job.

Do you feel more relaxed?

Yay,

Me too.

Okay,

My sweet listener,

It's time for our story now.

Come snuggling close.

Let's begin.

This is a wonderful story about three little pigs who each built a house and the wolf who tried to blow them down.

It's a story about working hard,

Being smart and staying safe.

Once upon a time,

In a cozy little cottage at the edge of a meadow,

There lived a mother pig and her three little pigs.

The three little pigs were brothers,

And they loved each other very much.

Their names were Percy,

Patrick and Peter.

Every morning,

Mother Pig would make them a delicious breakfast of warm oatmeal with berries and honey.

They all sat together at their round wooden table,

Talking and laughing about their dreams and their plans for the day.

Percy was the youngest.

He loved to play and have fun.

Percy was always humming songs and doing little dances around the cottage.

Patrick was the middle brother.

He was kind and friendly.

Patrick loved making new friends and always had a smile on his face.

Peter was the oldest.

He was thoughtful and careful.

Peter liked to think things through and make good plans.

One sunny spring morning,

Mother Pig called her three sons together.

My dear little pigs,

She said warmly,

Giving each of them a hug.

You've grown up to be such wonderful young pigs.

I think it's time for you to go out into the world and build your own houses.

The three little pigs looked at each other with excitement.

Their very own houses.

How wonderful.

But remember,

Said Mother Pig,

Holding their hooves gently,

Take your time and build your houses strong and sturdy.

A good house will keep you safe and warm no matter what the weather brings.

The three little pigs promised they would remember.

After many hugs and many kisses,

They set off down the path with their backpacks on their backs.

They walked together through the meadow,

Singing songs and talking about what their houses would look like.

The sun was shining,

Birds were chirping,

And butterflies were dancing among the wildflowers.

After a while,

They came to a place where three paths met.

I think this is where we should go our separate ways,

Said Peter thoughtfully.

We can each find the perfect spot for our house and we won't be too far from each other.

The brothers agreed.

They gave each other big hugs and promised to visit often.

Then each little pig chose a path and went on his way.

Percy,

The youngest pig,

Skipped along his path until he came to a sunny clearing.

Perfect,

He said,

Clapping his hooves together.

This is where I'll build my house.

Just then,

A farmer came by with a cart full of golden straw.

Excuse me,

Sir,

Said Percy politely.

Would you sell me some of that straw?

I'd like to build a house.

Of course,

Said the farmer kindly.

Straw is light and easy to work with.

You'll have your house built in no time.

Percy was delighted.

He bought the straw and got right to work.

He hummed and sang as he built,

And before lunchtime,

His house was all finished.

It was round and cozy with a little door and a window.

There,

He said proudly,

Now I can play and have fun all afternoon.

And that's exactly what he did.

He played his flute,

Danced in the meadow,

And enjoyed the beautiful day.

Meanwhile,

Patrick,

The middle pig,

Walked along his path until he found a lovely spot near a babbling brook.

This is perfect,

He said happily.

Just then,

A woodworker came by carrying bundles of sticks.

Good morning,

Said Patrick with his friendly smile.

Would you sell me some of those sticks?

I'm going to build a house.

Certainly,

Said the woodworker.

Sticks are stronger than straw and still quite easy to work with.

You'll have a nice house built by dinnertime.

Patrick bought the sticks and began to build.

He worked steadily and he whistled cheerfully as he built.

By late afternoon,

His house was all done.

It had sturdy walls,

A pointed roof,

A red door,

And two windows.

Wonderful,

Said Patrick.

Now I'll have time to make new friends and explore.

And off he went to meet the rabbits and squirrels who lived nearby.

Peter,

The oldest pig,

Walked the longest path until he found just the right spot on a gentle hillside.

This is it,

He said.

This is where I'll build my house to last.

Soon,

A mason came by with a wagon full of bricks and a barrel of cement.

Pardon me,

Said Peter.

I'd like to buy some bricks to build my house.

I want it to be very strong and safe.

The mason nodded.

Bricks are the best choice,

Young pig.

A brick house will stand firm in any weather,

Rain,

Wind,

Sleet,

Or snow.

It takes longer to build,

But it's worth it.

Peter bought the bricks and began to work.

He laid each brick carefully,

One by one,

Making sure the walls were straight and strong.

Peter worked all afternoon and into the evening and even the next day.

It was hard work,

But Peter didn't mind.

He took his time,

Built his chimney nice and tall,

And made sure everything was just right.

Finally,

After three days,

His house was finished.

It was beautiful.

It had strong brick walls,

A sturdy door with a brass knocker,

Glass windows,

And a fine brick chimney.

There,

Said Peter,

Wiping his brow,

A house that will keep me safe and cozy no matter what.

He was really tired,

But he was also very proud of his work.

The three brothers visited each other often,

And they were all very happy with their new homes.

One day,

A wolf came wandering through the forest.

He was not a mean wolf,

But he was very playful,

And he loved to play tricks.

He hadn't had a good meal in days,

And when he smelled the scent of the three little pigs,

His tummy rumbled.

Well,

Well,

Well,

He said to himself.

Maybe I can convince one of those pigs to share some dinner with me.

He came to Percy's house of straw first.

He knocked on the door.

Who is it?

Called Percy from inside.

It's just me,

A hungry traveler,

Said the wolf.

Might you have some food to share?

Percy peeked out the window and saw the wolf's big teeth and sharp claws.

Oh,

My,

He said nervously.

I don't think so.

Please go away.

The wolf wasn't ready to give up.

Oh,

Come now,

Little pig.

If you won't share,

Then I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down.

Percy thought the wolf was joking,

But then the wolf took a great big breath and blew with all his might.

Whoosh!

The straw house fell apart like dandelion fluff in the wind.

Percy squealed and ran as fast as his little legs could carry him down the path to Patrick's house made of sticks.

He knocked frantically on the door.

Patrick,

Patrick,

Let me in.

There's a tricky wolf chasing me.

Patrick opened the door right away and Percy tumbled inside.

Don't worry,

Brother,

Said Patrick,

Locking the door.

My house is made of sticks.

It's much stronger than straw.

Then they heard another knock on the door.

The wolf had followed Percy.

Little pigs,

Little pigs,

Let me come in,

Called the wolf.

Not by the hair of our chinny-chin-chins,

Both pigs called back together.

Then I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down,

Said the wolf.

The wolf took an even bigger breath this time and he blew with all his might.

Whoosh!

The sticks scattered every which way and the house tumbled down.

Percy and Patrick squealed and ran together as fast as they could to Peter's brick house on the hillside.

They pounded on the door.

Peter,

Peter,

Help!

The wolf is chasing us!

Peter opened his strong door right away and pulled his brothers inside.

He quickly locked the door with its heavy bolt.

You're safe now,

He said,

Hugging them both.

My house is built of bricks.

No amount of huffing and puffing can blow it down.

The three brothers looked out the window and they saw the wolf coming up the path.

The wolf looked tired from all that blowing,

But he wasn't ready to give up yet.

The wolf knocked on the brick door.

Little pigs,

Little pigs,

Let me come in,

He called.

Not by the hair on our chinny-chin-chins,

All three pigs culled back together.

Then I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down,

Said the wolf.

The wolf took the biggest breath of all.

He huffed and he puffed and he blew with all his might.

But the brick house didn't budge,

Not even a little bit.

The wolf tried again.

He huffed and he puffed even harder this time.

Still,

The brick house stood strong and sturdy.

The wolf was getting very tired now.

He tried one more time,

Taking the deepest breath he could.

He huffed and he puffed with every bit of strength he had left.

But the brick house stood firm as a mountain.

The wolf sat down on the ground.

He was completely exhausted.

Oh my,

He panted,

I'm so tired and hungry and have been very foolish.

I shouldn't have tried to trick you.

I should have just asked nicely if you might share some food with the hungry traveler.

The three little pigs looked at each other.

They whispered together for a moment.

Then Peter opened a window and looked down at the tired wolf.

Mr.

Wolf,

Peter called out,

You did behave very badly and you frightened my brothers.

But you seem truly sorry and no one should go hungry if we can help.

If you promise to behave yourself and never try to blow down houses again,

We'll share our dinner with you.

The wolf's eyes lit up.

Oh,

Would you really?

I promise I'll never blow another house down again.

I've learned my lesson.

It's much better to be kind and to ask politely rather than to huff and puff and make trouble.

The three little pigs then invited the wolf inside.

Peter had made a big pot of vegetable soup with fresh bread and there was plenty for everyone to eat.

They all sat around the table together and the wolf told them stories about his travels while they ate.

You know,

Said the wolf,

Wiping his mouth with a napkin,

This is the best meal I've ever had and not just because the soup is delicious but because it's so much nicer to share a meal with friends than to eat alone.

After dinner,

The wolf helped the three little pigs clean up the dishes.

Then he thanked them and went on his way and he promised to be a good neighbor from then on.

Percy and Patrick decided they didn't want to build new houses of straw or sticks.

Instead,

With Peter's help,

They built two more brick houses right next to Peter's so the three brothers could all live close together and be safe and cozy.

Every evening,

They would gather in one of their houses to share dinner and to tell stories just like they used to do with their mom.

And sometimes,

The wolf would stop by to visit.

He was always polite and friendly and they would all share a meal together.

Peter would look at his brothers and smile.

You know,

He'd say,

Mother Pig was right.

Taking the time to build something strong is always worth it.

Percy and Patrick would nod and agree.

They had learned an important lesson.

Good things are worth waiting for and a strong foundation,

Whether it's a house or a friendship,

Can last a lifetime.

And from that day on,

The three little pigs lived happily in their brick houses on the hillside,

Always looking out for one another,

Always ready to help a neighbor in need.

And always grateful for the love and lessons their mother had taught them.

The End What did we learn from the three little pigs' adventure today?

We learned that good things are worth working for and taking your time to do things right is always the best choice.

Percy and Patrick wanted to finish their houses quickly so they could play and have fun.

But when the tricky wolf came along,

Their houses weren't strong enough to keep them safe.

Peter took his time.

He worked hard for three whole days building his brick house.

It was harder work,

But when the wolf came,

Peter's house stood strong and kept all three brothers safe.

We also learned something else very important,

That kindness and forgiveness can turn enemies into friends.

When the wolf was tired and hungry and truly sorry,

The three little pigs chose to be kind and share their dinner with him.

And that kindness made all the difference.

Just like the three little pigs,

When you work hard and take your time to do things well,

You'll be glad you did.

Whether it's cleaning your room,

Practicing your letters,

Or being a good friend,

Doing your best is always worth it.

And remember,

Being kind to others,

Even when they've made mistakes,

Can create wonderful friendships.

As our story comes to an end,

Remember that hard work,

Patience,

And kindness are all special gifts you can share with the world.

And most of all,

Always remember that Nana Jojo loves you so very much.

I'll be right here when you're ready for another story.

And if it's time for you to go to sleep now,

I'm wishing you happy and sweet dreams,

My little love.

Good night and sleep tight.

I'll see you again really soon.