Book Review: Little Red Riding Hood

BOOK REVIEW: Little Red Riding Hood

 

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Pinkney, Jerry.  2007.  LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD.  New York:  Little, Brown and Company. ISBN  0316013552

 

2.  PLOT SUMMARY

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD is a retelling of a German folktale. This tale tells how a sweet girl encounters a hungry wolf on the way to visit her grandmother across the forest. The wolf impersonates the grandmother in attempts to eat the girl. This folktale conveys the theme that win prevails over evil.

 

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS

This is a traditional folktale that varies from culture to culture. This is clearly a tale that was told to teach children how to be safe and of the consequences that could arise if they do not do so.

 

In this book the illustrations fill the entire page. They are full of color and detail. The illustrations really help this story to come to life. The forest is in full Winter. The detail in the snowy forest is beautiful.

 

4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)

THE CARLE BOOKSHOP Review: “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.”\

GOODREADS Review: “Pinkney's charming, masterfully-wrought illustrations--as warm and cozy as LIttle Red's cloak and as captivating ast he clever wold himself--are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale.”

 

5. CONNECTIONS

*This would be an excellent book to teach students to add more detail to their illustrations.

*Review other versions of this story like:

Ziefert, Harriet. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ISBN: 0140565299

Gunderson, Jessica. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD STORIES AROUND THE WORLD ISBN: 1479554359

 

Based on a review by Barbara Jean Thompson