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A Caldecott Honor Book A Golden Kite Award--Picture Book A stunning edition of the classic fairy tale reimagined and illustrated by a Caldecott medalist. Traveling alone deep in the woods Elisabeth suspects her basket of treats isn t the only thing a sly wolf is after . . . Surrounded by an abundance of wildflowers mushrooms pinecones and birds Elisabeth heads off in her red cloak to visit her ailing grandmother. She s all alone--until she is joined by a wicked wolf who urges her to stray from her wooded path. Framed with hand-drawn patterns and textured vignettes Trina Schart Hyman s illustrations add intrigue to the familiar story filled with subtle detail and depth. With the help of a brave woodsman Elisabeth and her grandmother are saved--and Little Red Riding Hood learns a valuable lesson. Little Red Riding Hood a Caldecott Honor Book received a Golden Kite Award--Picture Book as well as many other awards and accolades. A classic of children s literature this retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale brings new life to an old favorite with illustrations that children will linger over.
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