Hyman, T. (1983). Little red riding hood. New York: Holiday House.
This is a retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairytale. Little Red Riding Hood is headed for her grandmother’s house in the woods. While on her journey she is encountered by the sly wolf. The wolf eats the grandmother, impersonates the grandmother, and then eats Little Red Riding Hood. Luckily a woodsman saves Little Red Riding Hood, and Little Red learns the lessons of keeping promises and staying away from strangers. The illustrations are classic and true to fairy tale style.
Genre: Folktale
Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3
Awards: Caldecott Honor
Young, Ed. (1989). Lon Po Po. New York: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers.
Lon Po Po is the Chinese folktale rendition of Little Red Riding Hood. When Shang, Tao, and Paotze are left alone, the wolf tricks them into believing that he is their “Po Po,” or grandmother. The children believe him, but find a way to escape from the wolf. The dark illustrations reflect the sinister, climatic, and suspenseful tale.
Genre: Folklore
Suggested Grade Level(s): 2-6
Awards: Caldecott Medal
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