Little Red Riding Hood

by Candice Ransom

Overview

In this beloved tale, Little Red Riding Hood is uneasy when her grandmother looks suspiciously like a sly wolf that she met along the way. Children will eagerly continue reading to see what will happen when the wolf shows how big and sharp his teeth are! --Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. Each book includes 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, and measures 8" x 8".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624428784
Publisher:	Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/29/2013
Series:	Keepsake Stories
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Candice Ransom is the author of 70 books for children and young adults. More than 45 of her books have been translated into 11 languages. Her books have been chosen as Pick of the List, ALA Notable for Reluctant Readers, and a Book of the Month Club selection. She has given many keynote addresses to reading councils and lives in Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

As with many tales handed down for generations, there is usually a message or lesson imparted to kids. Little Red Riding Hood is a classic example. When Little Red Riding Hood learns that her grandmother is not feeling well she decides to take a picnic to cheer her up. Her mother warns her not to stray from the path, but a wily wolf with honeyed words encourages her to leave the path and pick some flowers for her ailing grandmother. Meanwhile he races off to the house where he plans to gobble up grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood, and the picnic lunch. When Little Red Riding Hood discovers that her grandmother looks oddly like the sly wolf she met along the path to her house, she manages to outwit him and rescue her grandmother from the locked closet. The message is still there, don't talk to a stranger, and stay on the straight and narrow path; but the gruesomeness of other versions—gobbling up of grandmother, rescue by the woodman and the slaying of the wolf are not part of this version. It makes it more appealing for younger children and they will also enjoy the delightful watercolor art. A "Brighter Child Keepsake Story." 2002, McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing,
— Marilyn Courtot

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