Little Red Riding Hood

By Trina Schart Hyman

A girl faces a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 25,142 ratings

32 pages· 1,540 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elisabeth sets off through the woods to deliver food to her ailing grandmother, unaware of the lurking danger. A sly wolf crosses her path, weaving a web of deceit. Will she outsmart the cunning creature, or fall prey to its tricks? This timeless tale, brought to life with enchanting illustrations, invites readers to explore the tension between innocence and cunning. As Elisabeth navigates the forest, the stakes rise with each step, leaving readers to wonder: who will triumph in this classic battle of wits?

From the publisher

On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1984)Golden Kite Award (1984)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 1,540
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 700L

Themes & topics

Books about grandma Books about Little Red Riding Hood stories Books about listening Books about culture Books about family

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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“This is a beautiful version of a classic tale. There are many rich details in the text fleshing out the story so that Red Riding Hood could be a real little girl, with personality, like someone you might meet. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!--full page, every page, and rich with color. When my daughter moves away and takes her copy with her, I will need a new one of my own.”

Grammy

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