Little Red Riding Hood

<b>A Caldecott Honor Book<br> A Golden Kite Award&#151;Picture Book<br><br> A stunning edition of the classic fairy tale reimagined and illustrated by a Caldecott medalist.</b><br><br> <i>Traveling alone deep in the woods Elisabeth suspects her basket of treats isn&#146;t the only thing a sly wolf is after . . . </i><br><br>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&#151;until she is joined by a wicked wolf who urges her to stray from her wooded path.<br><br>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.<br><br> With the help of a brave woodsman Elisabeth and her grandmother are saved&#151;and Little Red Riding Hood learns a valuable lesson. <br><br><i>Little Red Riding Hood</i> a Caldecott Honor Book received a Golden Kite Award&#151;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.