reviews:

 

Rather than walking through the forest with delicious pastries for grandma, this Little Red is a poet with endless rhymes. In Bouloubasis' bold and bright illustrations, the stylized characters come to life, especially Little Red with her charming personality and tough exterior. This refreshing take on a classic fairy tale touches lightly on the subject of bullying...This endearing fairy-tale retelling will bring joy to literary-themed story times.

—Kirkus Reviews

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This additional purchase is useful for discussions of bullying as well as for sparking an appreciation of poetry. VERDICT Another fun title from the creative team behind Mary Had a Little Lab.

—School Library Journal

 

Along with the rhyming text, the bright, quirky patterns of Bouloubasis’ illustrations should propel young readers through this contemporary tale.

—Booklist

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"Little Red Rhyming Hood by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Petros Bouloubasis: Because Little Red only speaks in verse, it's tough for her to make friends. The schoolyard bully, Big Brad Wolf, is always picking on her. One day, her grandma shows her a flyer for a poetry contest, and Little Red thinks it could be her big chance to make a friend. But on the day of the contest, Big Brad Wolf sneaks up on Little Red and scares the rhyme right out of her--and into him How will they rhyme their way out of this dilemma?" @secondstartotherightbooks

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"In this charming fractured fairy tale, Little Red loves speaking in rhyme. As she prepares to enter a poetry contest, Big Brad Wolf jumps out and scares the rhymes right out of her and into himself. The two collaborate and find that they both enjoy writing in rhyme together forming an unlikely friendship. This an entertaining spin on a classic story that weaves in elements of poetry that you won’t want to miss." @librarymombooks

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"This #LittleRed isn't like the other kids & the schoolyard bully won't stop teasing her about it. Then one day, a magical mix-up puts the bully in Red's #poetic place / Changing his teasing to friendship & grace! Discover this new #fracturedfairytale featuring a young poet, fabulous rhymes, and a smart message about acceptance and friendship." @kidtimestorytime

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