A stylish and witty re-telling of this popular classic tale matched by equally fresh feeling illustrations which are a clever blend of timelessness and modernity. It’s a story full of cruelty which both the storyteller and the illustrator relish while also making sure there is a satisfyingly happy ending. The addition of a CD read by award winning actress Imelda Staunton adds a very special dimension to the whole package.
Little Red Riding Hood loves to visit her Granny's cottage in the forest. Her mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome grey wolf, she doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat. Scottish storyteller Lari Don's retelling of this well-loved tale is lively and exciting with a wolf who is just scary enough for younger children to enjoy. Celia Chauffrey's finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in a dark and mysterious forest. Comes with storytime CD featuring narration of the text by beloved English actress Imelda Staunton. about this title: A Barefoot Books Core Title for 2012. Joins other bestselling classic tales from Barefoot Books, including The Gigantic Turnip and Jack and the Beanstalk. An accessible introduction to a classic tale, ideal for under fives and early readers. Author Lari Don, based in Edinburgh, is in great demand as a storyteller for young children and is available for events at schools and literature festivals.
Lari Don is a renowned Scottish storyteller and an award-winning children’s author. She has written more than thirty books for children of all ages, which are steeped in magic and adventure, and are often inspired by traditional tales. Lari is the author of middle-grade series the Fabled Beast Chronicles and the Spellchasers trilogy, as well as many iconic picture books, including The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster and The Secret of the Kelpie. Since developing Long Covid in 2020, she has been learning how to write with a disability. Lari grew up in the Highlands and Speyside and now lives in Edinburgh.
