Red Riding Hood

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What is Red Riding Hood about?

Little Red Riding Hood sets off through the countryside to visit her grandmother, carrying a basket of treats. Along the way, a hungry wolf follows her, watching and waiting for his chance. With wild-flower meadows, village gardens and shadowy woodland, Beatrix Potter’s retelling gives the familiar fairy tale a darker, more mischievous twist. Helen Oxenbury’s expressive illustrations bring the pretty village child, sly wolf and uneasy journey vividly to life in this atmospheric picture book.

About the author

Beatrix Potter was a British author and illustrator who loved animals and nature. She is best known for creating the beloved character Peter Rabbit and writing many other stories about adventurous animals. Her charming tales and beautiful drawings have delighted children for generations, making her books favourites for bedtime and story time.