by Paul Galdone (Author), Paul Galdone (Illustrator)
"Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew
her . . ."
So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the
wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has
drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,
vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and
Paul Galdone's older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,
nostalgic, full-color pictures.
Author Biography
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest in 1907. He received two Caldecott Honors and illustrated more than three hundred books in his lifetime, many of which are classic retellings of fairy tales and folk stories.