Little Roja Riding Hood

Author: Elya, Susan Middleton

Brand: Putnam

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Bilingual

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 32

Release Date: 10-04-2014

Part Number: colour illustrations

Details: Product Description
A smart, snappy, bilingual retelling of Little Red Riding Hood

Winner of a Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration

While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise 
Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool and Roja's no ordinary 
chica. They send that hungry 
lobo packing with a 
caliente surprise!
This spirited retelling of Little Red Riding Hood has accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout.
Review
“Elya remains a master at blending Spanish and English to create clever, lively verse, and she and Guevara give the story of Little Red Riding Hood an entertaining and thoroughly modern spin.” –
Publishers Weekly, starred review

“An inventive spin on a familiar tale, this will stand up to repeated readings and viewings.” –
Horn Book, starred review

“This book has a flair all its own . . . . Elya’s engaging text features plenty snappy rhymes and plenty of contextual clues for Spanish words . . . Guevara’s illustrations provide a lot to see.” --
School Library Journal

“This spirited interpretation of a classic fairy tale successfully mixes magic and reality, as well as Spanish and English words.”—
Kirkus Reviews

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About the Author
Susan Middleton Elya's (susanelya.com) books have been described as "Perfect for bilingual classes stretching their English wings and a charming way to introduce Spanish to English speakers."  She lives in Danville, California.

Susan Guevara (susanguevara.com) won the Pura Belpre Award for Illustration for her work in
Chato's Kitchen and
Chato and the Party Animals. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

EAN: 9780399247675

Package Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English, Spanish