Little Red Riding Hood
Published on 1. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-78285-413-5 (ISBN)
Description
Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? With this retelling of the classing story, kids will experience empathy and courage as they walk in the shoes of a brave Little Red. Finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in a dark and mysterious forest. Includes story CD read by actress Imelda Staunton.
Reviews / Votes
"Atmospheric illustrations... will lure daring readers into this retelling" - Kirkus Reviews "A witty and unusuall retelling of the old favourite, which really manages to bring a freshness to the story.... Celia Chauffrey's finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in an atmospheric forest" - Parents in TouchMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78285-413-5 (9781782854135)
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Persons
Lari Don was born in Chile and brought up in Scotland. She has worked in politics and for the BBC, but now spends her time passing on old stories and making up new ones. She is a traditional storyteller, as well as an award-winning children's author, whose love of myths, legends and fables inspires her fictions. Lari lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and has also written the Animal Stories series for Barefoot Books. Celia Chauffrey is an artist with a wonderful imagination. She has illustrated many books for children and young adults with characters and compositions that are always unexpected, fascinating and emotive. Celia paints in a light-filled room in her home town of Lyon, France.