Variations on Favorite Stories

'In this Cajun version of "Little Red Riding Hood," the big bad gator is no match for a sharp young girl and her quick-thinking cat."

"Little girl on her way to visit her grandmother meets a hungry wolf in the forest, in a version of the classic tale retold with a single word or brief phrase and an accompanying illustration on each spread."

This version of the familiar tale ends with both Granny and Red Riding Hood being eaten by the wolf.

"In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in Ghana, a young girl fails to heed Granny's warning about the dangers of talking to strangers."

"A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her sick grandmother."

"A rhyming twist on the classic fairy tale in which a little girl saves her grandmother from a wolf. Includes glossary of Spanish words."

When Little Red Riding Hood sets off to deliver muffins to her grandmother, you can bet that a big bad wolf isn't far behind Set on the midwestern prairie, this is a "Little Red Riding Hood" that will captivate youngsters with its feisty heroines and bold humor.

"A young wolf, on a journey to bring his grandmother a rabbit, is charmed by the nice little girl who offers to help him...but nice is not the same as good."

"The illustrations of award-winning artist Roberto Innocenti offer a modern take on the centuries-old tale of an innocent girl in a red riding hood who meets a wicked wolf in the dark woods"

A wordless retelling of the fairy tale about the little girl who meets a hungry wolf in the forest.

"A retelling of the folk tale about a little girl who finds a wolf in her grandmother's clothing."

"A little girl meets a wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother."

"Little Red Riding Hood learn valuable lessons about trusting sweet-talk and talking to strangers in her trek across the woods."

"On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf."

"It was a chilly winter in the northern woods, but Ruthie did not mind. Dressed in her favorite puffy red coat, she was going to spend Hanukkah with her grandmother, who lived on the other side of the forest."

"A retelling of the traditional tale of a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest on the way to visit her grandmother."

Arnold is an eager young sheep who is excited to be in his very first book. No problem-o! Except he's a bit big and fluffy to play Little Red Riding Hood, and he's a tiny bit scared of the deep dark woods. Oh, and he has a friend who would be just perfect as Granny...perhaps the author wouldn't mind a few suggestions?

"A little girl is eaten by a wolf who masquerades as her sick grandmother."

"In this retelling of the famous story, Little Red Hood questions the wolf's personal hygiene before tricking her predator into his demise."

"A little girl on her way to visit her grandmother meets a hungry wolf in the forest."

"A sweet little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother."

"Not only is grandmother eaten up in this Perrault version, but so is Little Red Riding Hood. Illustrated with photographs placing the tale in an urban setting."

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In this version of Little Red Riding Hood, set on the African plains, Little Red realizes what the Very Hungry Lion is up to, and teaches him a lesson before generously sharing her donuts with him."

"A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother. Includes a note about the history of the tale."

"In this riff on Little Red Riding Hood, the pig from The Three Little Pigs gets mixed up in the Big Bad Wolf's plot to eat Granny. Fortunately, Granny is a tough old bird who can take care of herself--and everyone else, too."

"Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother."

This version of the classic folktale ends a bit differently. A delightful surprise awaits Red and readers in this wordless picture book.

"After his father seems to disappear, a boy takes a cake to his ill grandmother, traveling through the forest in a journey reminiscent of the story of Little Red Riding Hood."

"Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything--but first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000."

"A hot pepper pie exposes the big bad wolf in this southwestern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood."

"In this variation of "Little Red Riding Hood," Betsy Red Hoodie goes to visit her grandma with her friend Zimmo the wolf and her flock of sheep, but Zimmo, her mother, and her grandma have a surprise planned."

"A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother"

Little Wolf doesn't want to be a Big Bad Wolf. But when she is sent to gather ingredients for dinner and she meets Red Riding Hood, she doesn't know what to do. Together, the unlikely duo find a surprising solution to Little Wolf's big problem!

"One glorious day the wolf meets Red Riding Hood strolling through the woods. She looks a clever girl, but the wolf knows who is the cleverest. He has a plan to outwit her. But this little girl is not so easily duped. And the wolf finds unexpected hazards in wearing a frilly petticoat in the deep dark woods."

"In this version of the Grimm fairy tale, Thomas--who is called Little Red--discovers a wolf in disguise at his grandmother's house and ingeniously uses ginger ale to save the day."

"While a little girl who loves red--and loves to dilly-dally--stops to paint a picture on the way to visit her grandmother, her dog Rufus meets a wolf and leads him directly to Granny's house."

Riding their building's elevator and traveling the hallways past apartment doors to bring soup to a sick neighbor, Violet and Peter encounter both real and imagined adventure--getting lost in the laundry room, running into a troll, and escaping scary noises in the nick of time, only to find that their poor sick neighbor looks . . . like a wolf!

"In this clever twist on a traditional tale, a boy who loves his frilly, swishy riding hood turns the tables on a big, bad, bullying wolf! Better not mess with Little Red when he's got on his favorite frilly red riding hood! It makes him feel happier than a pig in mud, more special than a birthday cake, and mighty as a firecracker. Nothing's gonna stop him from being himself...Not even a big ol' bully of a WOLF! With admirable spunk and a heaping helping of southern humor and hospitality, Little Red finds a way to crack the shell of the closed-minded wolf's perception of frills and bows. This refreshingly spirited version of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood explores the challenge of staying on your path when confronted by strangers who don't want to understand you".

""Once upon a maritime..." begins this clever tale. What? A fish wearing a hat? Here's the comical story about a little red snapper who dons her red hood and sets out for her grandmother's home with a fresh-baked octopi. Meanwhile, the opportunistic wolf eel is busy kicking Grandma out of her clam bed and tucking himself in. Yes, it's a comical twist on a classic, set under the sea, and with an amiable turn from the traditional ending. Illustrated with richly colored linocuts by notable Alaskan artist, Evon Zerbetz, LITTLE RED SNAPPERHOOD is told in whimsical verse that tickles adults and children alike. You'll never think about the ""big, bad wolf"" in the same way! Look for the bonus material at the end of the story, too: a paper doll of Little Red Snapperhood, along with several of her hats, all ready for coloring".

Five classic tales all starring one wolf. The retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on p.17

A retelling of the familiar tale on p. 74

A retelling of the classic fairytale on p. 118

A short version of Little Red Riding Hood begins on p. 107.

A retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on page 124

A "politically correct" retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on p.1

A retelling of the familiar tale on p. 146

A retelling of the classic story on p. 51

"Over the Hills and Far Away" begins on p. 175

An illustrated collection of Perrault fairy tales, including Little Red Riding Hood on page 15.

Classic fairy tale stories retold, including Little Red Riding Hood.

A comic book style retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on page 16.

A comic book variation of Little Red Riding Hood can be found on pp. 31-34

"Humorous retellings in verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after." Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf begins on p. 30.

Arthur, D.W., and their friends bring a touch of their own personalities and senses of humor to this sprightly retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on p. 8

A retelling of Little Red Riding Hood on p. 18

Little Red Riding Hood is the second story in this nursery rap version of classic fairy tales.