It's Not Little Red Riding Hood - (It's Not a Fairy Tale) by Josh Funk (Hardcover)
About the Book
"Little Red likes to play by the rules. So when the narrator comes along and asks her to follow the story set out in her fairy tale, she grabs the basket for Grandma and goes. After all, she loves her grandma. But unfortunately, none of the other characters are quite what they're expecting ... As Little Red attempts to follow the narrator's directions (which, frankly, seem kind of dangerous!), she is beset by fill-in characters, confusing instructions, and even a fierce battle! Will Little Red ever make it to Grandma's house? And who will she find when she gets there? Complete with some unusual guest appearances, this laugh-out-loud Little Red Riding Hood retelling will have kids giggling all the way to Grandma's house! Ding-dong!"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis
Little Red likes to play by the rules. So when the narrator comes along and asks her to follow the story set out in her fairy tale, she grabs the basket for Grandma and goes. After all, she loves her grandma. But unfortunately, none of the other characters are quite what they're expecting....
As Little Red attempts to follow the narrator's directions (which, frankly, seem kind of dangerous!), she is beset by fill-in characters, confusing instructions, and even a fierce battle! Will Little Red ever make it to Grandma's house? And who will she find when she gets there? Complete with some unusual "guest appearances," this laugh-out-loud Little Red Riding Hood retelling will have kids giggling all the way to Grandma's house! Ding-dong!
Review Quotes
"Many will find this rewrite more thought-provoking than funny, and that's not all bad either...Use this wild ride to shake things up with common sense and creativity." --Kirkus Reviews
"The deep jewel tones of Taylor's illustrations are perfect at showing the deep hues of the woods, and the humorous details filling each page complement this fun retelling." --Booklist
Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Series Title: It's Not a Fairy Tale
Publisher: Two Lions
Format: Hardcover
Author: Josh Funk
Language: English