Thursday, January 24, 2008

Government-Backed Awards Rejects 'The Three Little Pigs'

DAILY MAIL: A story based on The Three Little Pigs has been rejected by a Government-backed awards event because it might offend Muslims... and builders.

The digital book, retelling the classic children's tale, was criticised by judges who said "the use of pigs raises cultural issues".

They also claimed the award-winning CD-rom, entitled The Three Little Cowboy Builders, might "alienate parts of the workforce (building trade)".

The "virtual" book is designed for use on computers and interactive whiteboards and aimed at primary school children.

Its publishers, Shoo-Fly, insist there is nothing offensive in it. 'Three Little Pigs CD' banned from Government-backed awards for offending Muslims and builders >>> By Sarah Harris

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