In the timeless tale of 'Little Red Riding Hood' by the Brothers Grimm, a young girl embarks on a seemingly innocent journey to deliver goodies to her grandmother. However, lurking in the shadows is a cunning wolf with a sinister plan. As the naive girl innocently engages with the wolf, the tension builds toward a heart-pounding confrontation. This classic story weaves themes of innocence, danger, and the art of deception, captivating readers of all ages. Will Little Red Riding Hood outsmart the wolf, or will the predator's cleverness prevail?
By Brothers Grimm
Published: 2018
""What big eyes you have!" said Little Red Riding Hood. "All the better to see you with, my dear.""
The beloved story of a red-hooded girl by the Brothers Grimm, illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. When a young girl sets out to visit her ailing grandmother, she is tricked by a wolf she meets along the way. Only the quick thinking of a huntsman can help her and her grandmother, and she learns a valuable lesson. Readers will roam through the flower meadows on each page, drawn into this cautionary tale told with simple charm and illustrated with glowing paintings. “The old is new again here, and this is a welcome addition to the fairy-tale shelf.”— Kirkus Reviews Little Red Riding Hood, “My what big talent she has!” — Kirkus Reviews
The Brothers Grimm, Jakob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786–1859), were German scholars, philologists, and folklorists renowned for their collection and publication of folk and fairy tales. Their most famous works include 'Grimm's Fairy Tales,' which features timeless stories such as 'Cinderella,' 'Snow White,' 'Hansel and Gretel,' and 'Rumpelstiltskin.' The Brothers Grimm are celebrated for their ability to preserve oral traditions and cultural heritage through storytelling, often highlighting themes of morality, family, and human nature. Their writing style is characterized by simplicity, clarity, and an engaging narrative that appeals to readers of all ages, enriching the literary world with their contributions.
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“"What big eyes you have!" said Little Red Riding Hood. "All the better to see you with, my dear."”
Little Red Riding Hood
By Brothers Grimm
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