This eye appealing retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with die-cut patterns and textures is absolutely gorgeous. The brilliantly placed text and die-cut illustrations create a fun and alluring interactive reading experience.The die-cut pages’ placement foreshadows upcoming events which invite readers to guess what will happen next. The mixture of patterns, textures, ominous shades, and bright colors evokes Little Red Cap’s carefree attitude despite being surrounded by clues of looming dangers. ema
Title: Little Red Riding Hood Author: Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) Illustrator: Sybille Schenker
Publisher: Michael Neugebauer Publishing Ltd. Copyright: 2014
Original Language: German
Translator: Anthea Bell
Original Title: Little Red Cap
Original Copyright: 1857
ISBN: 978-988-8240-79-1 Hardcover pages: 52 Age range: 5-7
Genre: Picture Book, Fairytale
Author’s ethnicity: German
Illustrator’s ethnicity: German
Illustrator’s residence: Berlin Subjects: Fairytale reimaginings/ retellings, Folklore, Folktales, Little Red Riding Hood