Little Red Riding Hood
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Little Red Riding Hood

By Brothers Grimm, Bernadette Watts (Illustrator)

A girl visits her grandmother but encounters a cunning wolf. Can a huntsman save them both?

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
32 pages· 838 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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A young girl, wearing her iconic red hood, embarks on a journey to visit her sick grandmother. Along the way, she encounters a sly wolf with sinister intentions. As danger looms, only the bravery and quick thinking of a huntsman can save her and her grandmother. This timeless tale, beautifully illustrated, invites readers to wander through enchanting meadows while exploring themes of caution and courage. Will the girl learn her lesson before it's too late? Discover the magic and mystery in this classic story retold with charm and vivid artistry.

From the publisher

This beautiful edition of the classic tale is re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply as Bernadette.

When a young girl sets out to bring friendship and a treat to her ailing grandmother a wolf tricks her. This cautionary tale with a happy ending is retold with simple charm and illustrated with glowing paintings by one of the world’s great interpreters of folk- and fairy tales. This edition of the cherished story is sure to be a favorite.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
838
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
Books about grandmaBooks about friendshipBooks about Little Red Riding Hood storiesBooks about wolvesBooks about wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs
What readers & critics say

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4.5

out of 7

5.8

This is all about the illustrations and they are absolutely stunning. They do feel geared towards an older audience, however, so keep that in mind.

Marmee

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
134035
Publication
Published
January 2, 2018
First published
January 1, 1974
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735843035

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