Little Red Riding Hood - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1477810471 ISBN 13: 9781477810477

Publisher: Two Lions, 2014

Synopsis

Gennady Spirin, in his 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. Along the way, she meets a wicked wolf who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. 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. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.

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About the Author

Gennady Spirin was classically educated at the Moscow Art School at the Academy of Arts and at the Moscow Stroganov Institute. Influenced by Russian Renaissance painters, Mr. Spirin has developed his own unique style of illustration using traditional Russian art techniques. His work appeared four times on the annual New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year list. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-4–This classic Grimm tale has had many interpretations over the years, but Spirin's splendid version is inspired by the lavish Dutch paintings of the 17th century. The jacket, with windmills and Renaissance cathedral spires in the background, sets the scene and centers the heroine in a colorful outfit carrying a bountiful bouquet of flowers and wearing a white brimmed, vibrant red peaked hat tied snuggly under her chin. Grandmother, who is garbed in lace and flounces, and the hunters with their long rifles and Cavalier hats fit well into the setting. The wolf, when he appears, fills the page: he is large and ferocious, and dressed in an elaborate ruffled tunic, braided, wide-cuffed pants, and a broad-brimmed feathered hat. He's the Renaissance man personified, although his slathering tongue betrays his debonair look. Spirin places his characters up front on the page against plentiful white space, giving intensity to the unfolding drama. A simply retold and richly illustrated addition.Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Two Lions
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1477810471
• ISBN 13: 9781477810477
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Spirin Gennady