August 2008 Book Club Selection
Print/braille edition, $16.99
Ages 4-8
In this inspired and delightful rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, five-time Caldecott Honor winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood.
Against a snowy, wooded background, the child sets out in her red cloak to bring Mother's chicken soup and raisin muffins to ailing Grandmother. After meeting the sly wolf in the woods, Red has no idea what lies in store for her at Grandmother's house. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during the memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, "Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!"
Pinkney gently brings all aspects of the famous tale - both the danger and the coziness - in a way that's just right for a young audience.
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