Little Red Riding Hood: A Fairy Tale by the Brothers Grimm

This charming series retells classic fairy tales with bright illustrations and a clever tone. The stories in the Abbeville Classic Fairy Tale series have been adapted for children today while respecting the richness and flavor of the original versions. The small size of the books and their warm, inviting illustrations will appeal to children. In addition, children will love the game page at the end of each book, and they will want to read all the books in the series. One day, Grandmother gets sick, and Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her, carrying a basket of food as a present. In this faithful retelling of the Grimms' version, Trina Schart Hyman magnificently illustrates the child's journey through a forest and her scary encounter along the way with a sly, hungry wolf. Trina Schart Hyman is a great admirer of the Brothers Grimm, and has wanted to retell and illustrate 'Little Red Riding Hood' ever since she was a little girl. She has illustrated other Grimms' tales, including 'Snow White' (1974), translated by Paul Heins; 'Sleeping Beauty' (1971); and 'Rapunzel' (1982), retold by Barbara Rogasky.