Lon Po Po
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Lon Po Po

By Ed Young

A Chinese twist on Little Red Riding Hood reveals unexpected dangers and clever survival.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,694 ratings
32 pages· 1,184 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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In a vibrant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl faces unexpected dangers in the Chinese countryside. As she navigates a path filled with deception and peril, her wits become her greatest ally. Will she outsmart the lurking threat, or fall prey to its cunning? This celebrated picture book combines stunning pastels and watercolors to bring an ancient tale to life, inviting readers to explore a world where bravery and cleverness are key to survival.

From the publisher

WINNER OF THE RANDOLPH CALDECOTT MEDAL, AWARDED TO THE ARTIST OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR

“(Young’s) command of page composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of the illustrator’s best efforts.” –Booklist

“Absolutely splendid.” – Kirkus Reviews. “An extraordinary and powerful book.” – Publisher’s Weekly

The now-classic Chinese retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, and one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1990)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1990)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,184
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about wolvesBooks about siblingsBooks about Little Red Riding Hood storiesBooks about cultureBooks about places and regions
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5523
Publication
Published
April 16, 1996
First published
November 1, 1989
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698113824

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