Independent Reading Level: Grade 1st - 4th
Awards/Honors: Macmillan Children’s Book Prize 2014, New York Times Best Illustrated Book 2016, AOI World Illustration Awards 2017 ( )

This rendition of Little Red Riding Hood is a little disturbing (not that the original isn't!). The Red-is-victorious outcome common in most modern retellings of the story has a slight twist in this version. I wasn't the biggest fan, but I can see some kids really enjoying this one.

Note: I received a digital ARC through NetGalley. ( )

The story takes a different take on the story of little red riding hood. She was told to take a cake to her grandma who wasn't feeling well. She then encounters the wolf who eventually eats her grandma. Rather than being afraid, she confronts the wolf. I recommend this book because it empowers girls to not be afraid and that they are strong. This would also be a great read aloud for kindergarten to 2nd graders. ( )

There have been many retellings of Little Red Riding Hood. This one has a bit different ending, but overall it’s not spectacular. There is nothing but great artwork to differentiate it from the original.
#Wintergames #teamreadnosereindeer +16 ( )

"She couldn't see Grandma,
but she could see a badly disguised wolf waiting in Grandma's bed!
Which might have scared some little girls.
But not this little girl.
She made a plan and went inside."

In this retelling, there's no woodcutter, just a clever girl and a handy axe. ( )