About the book
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
Editions of Lon Po Po
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399216190
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780698113824
Read an Excerpt
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lon Po Po about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lon Po Po?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage / traditional stories
Where can I read a sample of Lon Po Po?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399216190
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lon Po Po?
Ed Young
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lon Po Po is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399216190) and paperback(ISBN 9780698113824)
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