Little Red Riding Hood

by Jerry Pinkney

Overview

This spectacular reimagining of one of Grimm's most beloved cautionary tales is brought to life by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
  In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, Caldecott Medal-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. 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 as the clever wolf himself—are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale.
 
Don't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney:
The Little Mermaid
The Lion & the Mouse
The Tortoise & the Hare
The Grasshopper & the Ants
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316013550
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	10/01/2007
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.88(w) x 11.38(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jerry Pinkney is one of the most heralded children's book illustrators of all time. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott medal for The Lion and the Mouse. He has published numerous reimagined classic tales, including The Little Mermaid, The Tortoise & the Hare, The Grasshopper & the Ants, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. He has won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott King Honor four times, and has been nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award. He was also the first children's book illustrator elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The artist invites you to visit his website at jerrypinkneystudio.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Caldecott Honor artist Pinkney puts a sprightly spin on this classic tale with resplendent artwork that comically conveys the title character's energy."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A gorgeously illustrated version of the classic tale, this time with a brown skinned protagonist....Pinkney's backgrounds (forests, snow drifts, stone walls) are dappled with light....A beautiful new rendering."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

A gorgeously illustrated version of the classic tale, this time with a brown-skinned protagonist. The plot's traditional, though Red takes "chicken soup and raisin muffins" to Grandmama, and the wolf tempts Red off the path not with standard wildflowers but by suggesting she "collect kindling for a fire." The setting is winter: Snow covers the ground and trees, while tiny red berries highlight evergreens. Pinkney's backgrounds (forests, snow drifts, stone walls) are dappled with light; pencil and ink lines, and watercolor and gouache paint, subtly imply the presence of elusive faces or shapes. They merit extra time for perusal but never distract from the stunning crimson of Red's cloak or the wolf's fascinatingly devious and deviant postures. When the woodcutter chops open the wolf, the viewpoint is from outside the cottage, revealing only a small shadow through the doorway. Meanwhile, a bright red bird stands in a snowy bush as a sign that Red will be fine. A beautiful new rendering. (Picture book/fairy tale. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews