Little Red Riding Hood: Little Red-Cap (Classic Little Red Riding Hood) - Softcover

The Brothers Grimm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 153294697X ISBN 13: 9781532946974

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Little Red Cap - The Original, Complete and Illustrated Version of this Classic Folk Tale. "Little Red Riding Hood", or "Little Red Ridinghood", also known as "Little Red Cap" or simply "Red Riding Hood", is a European fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings. The story was first published by Charles Perrault. This story is number 333 in the Aarne-Thompson classification system for folktales.

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Review

"A sumptuous edition of the old fairy tale uses striking design to place readers in the forest with the children. . . . The text has an appropriately old-fashioned feel that supports Schenker's masterful interpretation. Gorgeous."" --Kirkus Reviews" starred review on "Hansel and Gretel"

"Without a doubt, it is the most beautiful fairy tale I've seen this year." --Elizabeth Bird, "School Library Journal" on "Hansel and Gretel"

"This lush production is a companion to Schenker's earlier "Hansel and Gretel. . . . "The suspense created by the shadowed, partial views of what is to come deepens the menace of innocence pursued by evil. . . . a remarkable example of the book as art." --"Publishers Weekly "starred review

"Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite.You may have read 100 different Little Red Riding Hood books, but you've not seen one like this before . . . . a keepsake book to be treasured." --smartbooksforsmartkids.com

"This lush production is a companion to Schenker s earlier "Hansel and Gretel. . . ."The suspense created by the shadowed, partial views of what is to come deepens the menace of innocence pursued by evil. . . . a remarkable example of the book as art." "Publishers Weekly"starred review"

"A fresh take on a timeless fairy tale . . . . This stunning edition of the favorite fable about a little girl in red on her journey through the woods makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite." childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com"

"Sybille Schenker s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite.You may have read 100 different Little Red Riding Hood books, but you ve not seen one like this before . . . . a keepsake book to be treasured." smartbooksforsmartkids.com"

"An eloquent narrative, stunning artwork, and exquisite bookmaking grace the Grimm Brothers s classic tale . . . . The clever way that visual effects are used and reused shifting and redefining mood and meaning provides an understated yet cinematic reading experience. A lovely addition to fairy and folktale collections." Joy Fleischacker, "School Library Journal""

About the Author

The Brothers Grimm are famous throughout the world for their tales and legends, which have been translated, retold, and illustrated by myriad authors and artists. Sybille Schenker is a freelance illustrator whose work includes "Hansel and Gretel." She lives in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 153294697X
• ISBN 13: 9781532946974
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28