Little Red Riding Hood
Published on 3. April 2012
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-547-66855-0 (ISBN)
Description
“Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew
her . . .”
So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the
wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has
drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,
vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and
Paul Galdone’s older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,
nostalgic, full-color pictures.
her . . .”
So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the
wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has
drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,
vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and
Paul Galdone’s older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,
nostalgic, full-color pictures.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-547-66855-0 (9780547668550)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Paul Galdone
Little Red Riding Hood (Read-aloud)
E-Book
08/2014
Clarion Books
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com