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The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood: A Novelty Book
So you think you know the story of Red Riding Hood? Now is your chance to find out what happened before the famous tale began!
When Wolf writes to Red Riding Hood, begging her to teach him how to be good, she jumps at the chance to help. Her make over is amazingly successful, but can she deal with no longer being the most popular character in the Forest? This humorous peek at the famous fairy tale is packed with novelties to bring the story to life.
When Wolf writes to Red Riding Hood, begging her to teach him how to be good, she jumps at the chance to help. Her make over is amazingly successful, but can she deal with no longer being the most popular character in the Forest? This humorous peek at the famous fairy tale is packed with novelties to bring the story to life.
- GenresPicture Books
18 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2007
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June 20, 2020
Leitura muito boa. Uma nova história para a história da Chapeuzinho vermelho.
February 7, 2022
As texturas e pop-ups prendem a atenção da criança, assim como a versão marota do clássico. É instigante e pode ser bem enriquecedor pensar que as coisas podem não ser o que parecem, e as personagens podem não ser o que aparentam ser. Eu também gostei da inserção de gêneros dentro da narrativa: cartas, artigos de jornal, propaganda, livro de receitas, conversas, etc...
November 2, 2018
5/5
2007
Traditional literature
Pre k-5th grade
I LOVED the set up of this story! We’ve all heard the different versions of little red riding hood, but this one is at the top of my list! The book itself was so colorful and on every page it had interactions to go with the story! Such as, texture pages, little pop ups, moving characters, tiny letters within envelopes! It was very appropriate as well to the story line! I would have this book in my class as a class read aloud for a unit as well as keeping it on the class bookshelf! Highly recommend!
2007
Traditional literature
Pre k-5th grade
I LOVED the set up of this story! We’ve all heard the different versions of little red riding hood, but this one is at the top of my list! The book itself was so colorful and on every page it had interactions to go with the story! Such as, texture pages, little pop ups, moving characters, tiny letters within envelopes! It was very appropriate as well to the story line! I would have this book in my class as a class read aloud for a unit as well as keeping it on the class bookshelf! Highly recommend!
March 21, 2017
It's nice to get a different version of this story. We loved the interactive element to it.
January 10, 2013
You may have heard of little Red Riding Hood. You may have heard that she is a sweet little girl who is loving and caring and visits her grandma. You may have also heard about that ‘wicked’ wolf. Agnese Baruzzi adds an extraordinary twist to this classic story. In her books she decides to expose the truth!
This so called ‘little’ Red Riding Hood was actually a vicious, spoiled teenage girl. She had a sick grandmother for whom she could not care less. On the other hand, there is a kind and generous wolf in this amazing story by Baruzzi.
This book would be great to use in any KS2 class. The descriptions and adjectives used by Baruzzi really bring the characters to life. It also gives the children the chance to see how something so common can be seen from a different angle.
One suggestion I have for using this book is to use it for a creative writing task. After reading the story you can ask the children to name other well known stories involving ‘good’ and ‘bad’ characters. The task for the children can be to write their own ‘true’ version of a well known story by using Baruzzi as an example. That was only one of the many ideas I had. Overall this is a great story that can be used in many ways as a classroom resource in order to foster the children’s learning in a fun and creative way.
This so called ‘little’ Red Riding Hood was actually a vicious, spoiled teenage girl. She had a sick grandmother for whom she could not care less. On the other hand, there is a kind and generous wolf in this amazing story by Baruzzi.
This book would be great to use in any KS2 class. The descriptions and adjectives used by Baruzzi really bring the characters to life. It also gives the children the chance to see how something so common can be seen from a different angle.
One suggestion I have for using this book is to use it for a creative writing task. After reading the story you can ask the children to name other well known stories involving ‘good’ and ‘bad’ characters. The task for the children can be to write their own ‘true’ version of a well known story by using Baruzzi as an example. That was only one of the many ideas I had. Overall this is a great story that can be used in many ways as a classroom resource in order to foster the children’s learning in a fun and creative way.
July 10, 2010
This book was fantastic! It is an interactive book. It has flaps to open, small letters to read and other items to touch and feel. The story begins with a letter the wolf writes to Red. He tells her that he wants to be good like her. He needs her help since she is such a great role model. The story is a must read and would be great read aloud for younger kids and great for older kids to read independently. I recommend this book for grades K-8th.
June 19, 2009
Cute. Nice format. Good use of popups and other elements. Story to me did not have good moral because it seems as though only bad people eat meat. Not that there is anything wrong with being vegetarian, but still not a good lesson if that is the one coming across. Most kids who read this book are not likely to get that.
September 7, 2016
I LOVED it! Little Red Riding Hood gives the Wolf a makeover--first he becomes a vegetarian, and then other kind and compassionate ways quickly follow. Red gets so jealous of Wolf's new-found popularity she sneaks him a sausage--turning him back into the bloodthirsty beastie he once was.
As a vegetarian, I naturally got a huge kick out of this storyline.
As a vegetarian, I naturally got a huge kick out of this storyline.
April 27, 2009
Very disappointed in this book that promised so much potential. I'm a fan of books with an added something - like letters, flaps, tabs, etc. That part was cool but the story felt forced and really did not make sense. Obviously trying to be like Scieszka but not working.
April 29, 2009
This will explain to you why the Wolf may have chosen Little Red Riding Hood as a victim. You see he sent her a letter to make him a good wolf and.... Well I don't want to spoil this one for you. Ages 3+
May 14, 2016
I fell in love with this story. The illustrations are beautiful and the book also contains different texture cloths you are able to touch and tabs to play around with. A great version of the "Little Red Riding Hood" young and old will enjoyed.
November 26, 2010
This is a twist to the original. There are flaps where students can uncover words and pictures. Very fun and engaging book for a read aloud.
May 21, 2013
I love fractured fairy tales. Definitely has teachable moments & humor for multiple ages (4-9)
March 27, 2016
Yo sólo digo que comer carne no te hace mala persona. Y no comerla tampoco te hace mejor a otros. ;)
June 29, 2011
Cool concept for the illustrations and interactive pieces, story was just okay.
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