Little Red Riding Hood

In Gennady Spirin's adaptation of the Brother Grimms' earliest version of "Little Red Cap", the story of a young girl in a red hood who takes a cake to her sick grandmother is told. Sumptuous illustrations, inspired by the golden age of Dutch painting in the 17th century and Renaissance, capture the charm and spirit of a tale that has remained steadfast in oral and written versions throughout the centuries. Along the way, the young girl meets a wicked wolf who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.

The story of a young girl in a red hood who takes a cake to her sick grandmother is told in Gennady Spirin's adaptation of the Brother Grimms' earliest version of "Little Red Cap". Sumptuous illustrations, inspired by the golden age of Dutch painting in the 17th century and Renaissance, capture the charm and spirit of a tale that has remained steadfast in oral and written versions throughout the centuries. The young girl meets a wicked wolf along the way, who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.

Gennady Spirin's adaptation of the Brother Grimms' earliest version of "Little Red Cap" tells the story of a young girl in a red hood who takes a cake to her sick grandmother. Sumptuous illustrations, inspired by the golden age of Dutch painting in the 17th century and Renaissance, capture the charm and spirit of a tale that has remained steadfast in oral and written versions throughout the centuries. On her way, the young girl encounters a wicked wolf who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.

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