Little Red Riding Hood
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Little Red Riding Hood
By (Author) T Grimm
mineditionUS
mineditionUS
1st October 2014
Hong Kong
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Fiction
398.210943
Physical Properties
Hardback
52
Width 240mm, Height 276mm, Spine 12mm
534g
Description
A fresh take on a timeless fairy tale-a completely original version to this classic story with gorgeous, evocative paper cut-outs that "take the breath away." (Kirkus, starred review) _x2605_ Publishers Weekly,starred review! _x2605_ School Library Journal,starred review! _x2605_ Kirkus Reviews, starred review! This stunning edition of the favorite fable about a little girl in red on her journey through the woods makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite.
Reviews
"This lush production is a companion to Schenker's earlier Hansel and Gretel. . . . The suspense created by the shadowed, partial views of what is to come deepens the menace of innocence pursued by evil. . . . a remarkable example of the book as art." Publishers Weekly starred review
"A fresh take on a timeless fairy tale . . . . This stunning edition of the favorite fable about a little girl in red on her journey through the woods makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite." childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com
"Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite.You may have read 100 different Little Red Riding Hood books, but you've not seen one like this before . . . . a keepsake book to be treasured." smartbooksforsmartkids.com
"An eloquent narrative, stunning artwork, and exquisite bookmaking grace the Grimm Brothers's classic tale . . . . The clever way that visual effects are used and reusedshifting and redefining mood and meaningprovides an understated yet cinematic reading experience. A lovely addition to fairy and folktale collections." Joy Fleischacker, School Library Journal
Author Bio
The Brothers Grimm are famous throughout the world for their tales and legends, which have been translated, retold, and illustrated by myriad authors and artists. Sybille Schenker is a freelance illustrator whose work includes Hansel and Gretel. She lives in New York City.
