LE PETIT CHAPERON ROUGE

by Julia Chausson

Chacun connaît le Petit Chaperon Rouge des frères Grimm. Mais connaissez-vous cette version orale nivernaise pleine d’expression surannées, de patois et d’images sauvages ? Julia Chausson se réapproprie ce joyau brut et l’illustre. Ses magnifiques gravures noires et rouges plongent le lecteur dans une atmosphère féroce et inquiétante.

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Max Stark]

A great book for making little readers.

[Melissa Metz]

Duolingo says I am now 12% fluent in French, and I chose this as my first book to read in French, based on the title (sight unseen) and not understanding what Chaperon meant.

This presentation of Little Red is absolutely charming, down to the clever references to cultural literacy (van Gogh and Miyazaki). It is just right for 12% fluency, as I am able to follow the story and interpret unknown words from context (though when I read it again I may look some up).

[Angelica Castillo]

This is a beautiful, version of the classic "Little Red Riding Hood". It is in Spanish, a modern version, it contains 5 "pop up scenes". It is a story that children and adults will definitely enjoy.