ISBN: 97871742760711
Pages: 32
Age Level: Middle Childhood 7-12
Genre: Picture Storybook / Alternative FairyTale / Non-Fiction
Rating: 5 stars
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Today we're reading Little Red Riding Hood's adventure, but if you look closely you might spot some other stories happening in the background.
Katie Cotton has rewritten the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, modernising it slightly. Some of the language used is quite sophisticated, making me feel that it is more appropriate for primary school children. The text is in double-spacing making it easy to read, and some of the font has been presented in larger 'brush stroke' style representing scared / scary words ... dun dun dun!!!
Jay's illustrations are absolutely amazing. It's quite hard to see it in this picture, but each image gives the impression of a very very very old painting that is all cracked and dry. Or maybe like a porcelain platter that is showing it's antique qualities.Each illustration is in keeping with the original Red Riding Hood tale, so children can relate this modernised alternative version with the classic. Hidden in each illustration are many other characters from within other well-known fairytales and fables, like Hansel & Gretel, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Puss in Boots ..... I think it is just a delight to read, or should I say absorb :-)
What a beautiful addition to your collection. I love having alternative fairytales in our library. They make for a great exemplar to use when discussing creative writing and how small changes can make a story interesting / exciting / modern / or boring!
I got my copy of Little Red Riding Hood from the Taradale Primary School library where I work.
You can find a copy at Napier Libraries.
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