Summary

Simplified Chinese edition of Lon Po Po: a Red-Riding Hood story from China. Young's oriental version of the Little Red Riding Hood has the wolf disguised as the grandmother come to the house where three girls were home alone. Check out how they outsmart the wolf!


In this variation of the Red Riding Hood story, Mother visits Grandmother, leaving her three children in danger from a marauding wolf. Caldecott Medal winner, 1990.


This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.

With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young's vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story.

★ ''A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again." --School Library Journal, starred review