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Synopsis
A good story can change. In The Girl in Red, acclaimed illustrator Roberto Innocenti offers a modern take on the centuries-old tale of an ailing grandmother, a wicked wolf, and a young girl in a red coat. Innocenti's brilliantly detailed illustrations present a city as a wilderness, while text by Aaron Frisch narrates the journey of a girl named Sophia through the twists and turns of a stormy day.
Is The Girl in Red appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 6 and up.
A modern Little Red Riding Hood retelling set in an urban landscape. The wolf and implied danger are present but handled appropriately for young children through illustrations and metaphor.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Sophia through the city on a stormy day, with beautiful pictures showing her adventure to visit her grandmother.