| Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China Contributor(s): Young, Ed (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399216197 ISBN-13: 9780399216190 Publisher: Philomel Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1989 Annotation: Award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates, with characteristic flair and energy, the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood". Young's vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story. "An extraordinary and powerful book".--Publishers Weekly. Full color. 1990 Caldecott Medal book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 88015222 |
| Lexile Measure: 670 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.33" W x 10.33" (0.79 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 5523 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time. With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young's vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story. ★ ''A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again. --School Library Journal, starred review |