Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The big bad wolf has a plan...but so does Little Red Fractured fairy tales meet girl power in this hit New York Times Best Illustrated Book from author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin.
"This is how fairy tales were meant to be told." ―School Library Journal
On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls, but not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she's not going to let him get away with it.
In this updated fairy tale with a feminist twist, author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin (creator of Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, and Bo the Brave) uses sly humor, striking visuals, and a bit of bravery and ingenuity to turn a familiar tale on its head for modern readers. Perfect for mighty girls as well as for elementary education units on fairy tales
Also by Bethan Woollvin:
Bo the Brave
Hansel & Gretel
Rapunzel
Awards:
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book / New York Times
CCBC Choices (Folklore, Mythology, and Traditional Literature) / Cooperative Children's Book Center
Best Children's Books of the Year / Bank Street College of Education
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) / Kansas National Education Association
Synopsis
In this New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, girl power abounds as Little Red unravels the big bad wolf's plan.
On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. That might scare some little girls, but not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she's not going to let him get away with it
In this modern picture book update to Little Red Riding Hood, author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin uses sly humor, striking visuals, and a bit of ingenuity to turn a familiar tale on its head. Perfect for mighty feminists and young readers who love fairy tales.