Little Red Riding Hood - by Jerry Pinkney (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, five-time Caldecott Honor-winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two favorite childrens characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This spectacular reimagining of one of Grimm's most beloved cautionary tales is brought to life by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.</b> In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during that most memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, "Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!" <p/>Pinkney's charming, masterfully-wrought illustrations--as warm and cozy as Little Red's cloak and as captivating as the clever wolf himself--are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale. <b>Don't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney: <br><i>The Little Mermaid</i></b><b><i>The Lion & the Mouse</i></b><b><i>The Tortoise & the Hare</i></b><b><i>The Grasshopper & the Ants</i></b><b><i>The Three Billy Goats Gruff <br>Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A gorgeously illustrated version of the classic tale, this time with a brown skinned protagonist....Pinkney's backgrounds (forests, snow drifts, stone walls) are dappled with light....A beautiful new rendering."--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><br>Caldecott Honor artist Pinkney puts a sprightly spin on this classic tale with resplendent artwork that comically conveys the title character's energy.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly (starred review)</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jerry Pinkney</b> is one of the most heralded children's book illustrators of all time. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott medal for <i>The Lion and the Mouse. </i>He has published numerous reimagined classic tales, including <i>The Little Mermaid, </i> <i>The Tortoise & the Hare</i>, <i>The Grasshopper & the Ants, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, </i>and <i>Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. </i>He has won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott King Honor four times, and has been nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award. He was also the first children's book illustrator elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The artist invites you to visit his website at jerrypinkneystudio.com.
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