Happy Birthday Big Bad Wolf

Author and Illustrator: Frank Asch

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Narrator: The Pig family -- Poppa Pig, Momma Pig, and Little Pig -- were
enjoying a quiet afternoon when suddenly there was a loud knock on
the door.

Momma Pig: “Oh my!! It’s the Big Bad Wolf!”

Poppa Pig whispers: “Quick, everyone hide!”

Narrator: The Pig family ducked behind the sofa. Remembering his
grandfather’s surprise party, Little Pig thought….

Little Pig: “Ph, it must be the Big Bad Wolf’s birthday.”

Narrator: So when the front door flew open and the Big Bad Wolf stomped into
the house, the Little Pig jumped out from behind the sofa and
shouted….

Little Pig: “SURPRISE!!!!!!”

Momma Pig whispers to Poppa Pig: “Oh no! Little Pig thinks it’s the Big Bad
Wolf’s Birthday. What should we do?”

Poppa Pig whispers back to Momma Pig: “The only thing we can do, go along with
it.”

Narrator: So Momma and Poppa Pig jumped up from behind the sofa and

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 shouted at the Big Bad Wolf.

Momma and Poppa Pig: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIG BAD WOLF!!!”

Big Bad Wolf: “You pigs are crazy, my birthday was weeks ago.”

Poppa Pig says nervously: “Oh, sorry! We were…uh…too busy to throw your
birthday party then. But we were hoping this would do. You
know what they say: better late than never!”

Big Bad Wolf: “Throw me a party? No one has ever thrown me a birthday
party before!”

Momma Pig: “There’s a first time for everything. What kind of cake would
you like? Chocolate or vanilla?”

Little Pig says licking his lips: “Pick the chocolate. That is the best one!!”

Momma Pig: “Okay, chocolate it is!!! We will be right back”

Big Bad Wolf thinks to himself: “Hmmm… Pigs for dinner and cake for dessert,
that sounds just fine to me.”

SCENE 2

Narrator: Once they were in the kitchen, Momma Pig whispered to Poppa
Pig…

Momma Pig: “This is terrible! We can’t fool the Big Bad Wolf forever!”

Poppa Pig whispers back to Momma Pig: “Don’t worry, we will just stall until
night time comes. Then we will sneak outside and hide in the
forest. He’ll never find us in the dark.”

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Narrator: While the Big Bad Wolf waited for his birthday cake to bake, Little
Pig went into his room and opened his toy box.

Little Pig: “The Big Bad Wolf ought to have a present!”

Big Bad Wolf looking at the Little Pig: “What’s that?”

Little Pig: “This is your present”

Big Bad Wolf shocked: “Gosh, I never got a birthday present before!”

Narrator: It was a snuggle bunny. But the Big Bad Wolf didn’t know that. He
thought it might be something to eat.

Little Pig laughing: “Silly wolf! You don’t EAT the snuggle toys. You snuggle
them!”

Narrator: By now it was getting dark outside. As Momma pig brought the
birthday cake, Poppa Pig turned off the lights and everyone sang
“Happy Birthday” to the Big Bad Wolf.

Big Bad Wolf: “Now we EAT!!!”

Little Pig: “WAIT! First you have to make a secret wish and blow out your
candles.”

Big Bad Wolf: “You’re right!”

Narrator: The Big Bad Wolf wished that the Pig family had not been so nice to
him. Then he huffed and he puffed and he not only blew out the
candles, he blew the candles right off the cake!

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Narrator: All of the sudden it was dark in the Pig family’s house. While the Big
Bad Wolf searched for the light switch, Poppa and Momma Pig
scooped up Little Pig and ran out the door.

Little Pig confused: “Where are we going?”

Poppa Pig: “SHHHHHHHH”

Momma Pig:“Safe at last!”

SCENE 3

Narrator: Finally the Big Bad Wolf found the light switch and discovered that he
was all by himself.

Big Bad Wolf: “Where did everyone go? And what about my birthday?!”

Narrator: Suddenly he realized that he had been tricked. First he felt angry.
Then he felt hurt.

Big Bad Wolf crying: “I am all alone on my birthday!”

Little Pig: “Poor big Bad Wolf”

Narrator: The Little Pig bolted from his father’s arms.

Momma Pig and Poppa Pig shouting: “NO! Wait! Come back!”

Narrator: But it was too late. Little pig ran into the house and gave the Big Bad
Wolf a great big hug.

Little Pig: “Don’t cry. You’re not alone. I am right here by your side.”

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Narrator: Momma and Poppa Pig had no choice but to follow Little Pig back
home.

Big Bad Wolf: “Why did you leave me all alone?”

Poppa Pig: “Um…. we were just playing hide-and-seek.”

Momma Pig: “That’s right. Birthday parties always have games, don't they?”

Big Bad Wolf: “I guess so…”

Narrator: Little pig ran and got the Big Bad Wolf a tissue.

Little Pig: “Here, blow your nose.”

Poppa Pig: “But not too hard! We don’t want you knocking over any furniture.”

Narrator: Then the Pig family played pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey,

Little Pig: “Hey, we forgot to eat the Big Bad Wolf’s birthday cake! Shouldn’t
we eat it now?”

Poppa Pig: “Not until we’ve all had some supper.”

Narrator: The Big bad Wolf’s ears perked up. As much as he liked the taste of
pork, there was no way he could eat the Pig family now. But he was
still Hungry.

Big bad Wolf: “Supper?”

Momma Pig: “Yes, supper.”

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Narrator: Momma Pig came around with a fine spread of soup and vegetable
casserole.

Big bad Wolf: “This is dee-licious!!”

Little Pig: “But the best part is yet to come.”

Narrator: And they all had a big piece of the Big Bad Wolf’s chocolate Birthday
cake.

Big Bad Wolf: “This has been the best birthday of my entire life! But it is getting
late now and I have to go home.”

Poppa Pig: “Why don’t you stay over?”

Momma Pig: “We have room on our couch.”

Big Bad Wolf: “I would not want to impose.”

Little Pig: “PLEASEEEE!!!!”

Big Bad Wolf: “Well…. All right!!”

Narrator: While Momma Pig fixed up the couch with blankets and a soft pillow,
Little Pig went into his bedroom to put on his pajamas. When he came
out to say goodnight, the Big Bad Wolf was already fast asleep
snuggled up close to his new bunny.

Little Pig whispered: “Happy Birthday, Big Bad Wolf.”