Little Red Riding Hood

By Jerry Pinkney

A girl in red faces a cunning wolf in a classic tale of deception.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant retelling of a Grimm classic, Little Red Riding Hood embarks on a journey through the woods, unaware of the cunning wolf lurking in her path. As she approaches her grandmother's house, the stakes rise with each step. Will she see through the wolf's disguise in time? Jerry Pinkney's enchanting illustrations breathe new life into this timeless story, capturing the tension and charm of Little Red's adventure. Dive into a world where danger and innocence collide, and discover what truly lies behind those great, big teeth.

From the publisher

In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, five-time Caldecott Honor winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduced two favorite children’s characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during that most memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, “Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!”

Pinkney’s charming, masterfully-wrought illustrations–as warm and cozy as LIttle Red’s cloak and as captivating ast he clever wold himself–are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD700L

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“A beautiful retelling of the classic story with Jerry Pinkney's gorgeous illustrations. It doesn't stray far from the original, but the winter setting gives it a little puff of fresh air!”

Marmee

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