so-soLon Po Po: A Red-riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young (1989). Caldecott Award Winner. This story is a Chinese retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood“ tale. The suspenseful text paces the story well keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Young's shadowy illustrations set a mysterious tone to the book. The images give an eerie quality that intensifies the tension as the wolf deceives the children.
This book would be great for teaching younger children about comparing and contrasting. You can read both this story and the original “Little Red Riding Hood.“ Students can identify similarities and differences between the two stories.
'My little jewels,' said the wolf, 'this is your grandmother, your Po Po.'
so-soLittle Red Riding Hood sets off to visit her sick grandmother, bringing her a basket of goodies. On the way, she meets a cunning wolf who tricks her into revealing her destination. The wolf races ahead, eats the grandmother, and disguises himself to deceive Little Red Riding Hood.
This story offers an opportunity to teach the importance of listening to parents and being cautious with strangers. Students can share experiences about following safety advice and the consequences of not doing so, fostering discussions about trust and intuition.
his book can be used in the classroom to discuss storytelling techniques, character traits, and the use of humor in traditional tales.
pickThis book was published in 1987 and is a Caldecott winner as well. The book follows Little Red Riding Hood as she ventures through the woods to visit her grandmother, only to encounter the sly and cunning wolf who has a wicked plan to eat them both. It is a classic fairy tale in children's literature and folklore.
