Petite Rouge: Little Red Riding Hood - A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale

by sheila-hebert-collins-chris-diket

A Cajun version of Little Red Riding Hood set in the Louisiana bayou. Includes a glossary of Cajun terms on each page, a pronunciation guide, and a recipe for alligator sauce piquante.

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[Tima · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clotilde Mouton was a little girl who lived in the bayous of southern Louisiana. Everyone called her Petite Rouge because of the little red cloak and bonnet that she was always seen wearing. Her mother asked her to take some etouffee to her sick grandmother. Petite Rouge took a path through the swamp and met an alligator named Taille-Taille. Readers who enjoyed the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood will enjoy the Cajan twist on the story. Bright colorful illustrations fill every page. Numerous Cajan words are used to illustrate the story. Below each paragraph is the definition and pronunciation for the French Cajan words so the reader will be able to properly pronounce the words. The frequent use of the unfamiliar words can make reading the story with any flow difficult. Children will enjoy the illustrations that pair well with the story and will also relish the ending. The book would work well for anyone wanting to learn Cajan French in a fun setting or for a school looking to add to their library.

I received this book free of charge from Children's Lit in exchange for my honest review.

[Hannah Lewczynski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Cajun twist to the fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood is so adorable and I love that they kept the original telling of the grandma and little girl being eaten. I also love that in the end, that pesky alligator got what was comin for him and was made into alligator picante! Oh, and Grandma and Little Red were a-oh-kay! Super cute story and 100% recommend to children born and raised in the bayou. Loved the Cajun words/phrases and the description/pronunciation at the bottoms of each page. Would recommend to kids 5-12.

[Talawolf911 · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was one of the best books i have ever read

[Erma Talamante · Rating 3 out of 5]

A twist on Little Red Riding Hood, with a gator instead of a wolf. The story is a neat introduction to Cajun french, and gives translations at the bottom of each page.