Little Red Riding Hood (Classic Collectible Pop-Up)

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Little Red Riding Hood. Ever heard of it? Retelling old stories is always a little risky--you've either got to bring some worthwhile new twist to the tale, or you've got to do such a great job telling it that we're all willing to forget for a minute just how everything's going to turn out. Fortunately for the celebrated Ms. Hood, Marjorie Priceman (winner of a Caldecott Honor for the buoyant Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin) proves herself by doing both--this pop-up edition of an old favorite is energetic and original.

Priceman's dignified but still playful style suits these old clothes well, with a very traditional Red peeking out from under her huge flowing hood and a wolf that's all lithe and toothy. Each page achieves added oomph from the book's clever format: a primary pop-up spread sets the stage, then an inset on the right for text opens up to reveal the next event. Red looks lovely and lively throughout, but the wolf--of course--steals all the best scenes ("The better to EAT you with," etc.). Priceman shows similar storytelling skill in How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. You'll find that same offhand humor here, from the very dismayed crew of gingerbread people in the oven to the copies of the Herald Tribune strategically strewn about ("Peep's Sheep Found," "3 Pigs: 'We Will Rebuild'"). (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes


From Publishers Weekly
riceman (Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin) reconceives the story of the smooth-tongued wolf and his gullible visitor in three dimensions, in this addition to the Classic Collectible Pop-Ups series. Warmly colored in scarlets and magentas, accented with cobalt and pumpkin, Priceman's wallpapered, knick-knack-filled interiors provide the story with cozy domestic touches, and she adds plenty of spice to the text. Dispensing with the lumberjack, her version has Little Red Riding Hood urge the wolf to cook her in a pot with lots of pepper. His sneezes bring forth the missing grandmother, who hurls her false teeth at him and chases him out of the house. Satisfying paper engineering moves the wolf's tongue expectantly across his lips as he waits in Grandma's bed sporting her mobcap, then sends him leaping out of bed toward his wide-eyed victim. After her exciting day, Grandma reads Red Riding Hood an inch-high storybook (thoughtfully included for readers to share) about a girl who does not talk to the big bad wolf, does not leave the path and goes directly to her grandma's without stopping. "That's not a very good story, Grandma," Little Red Riding Hood complains, as a full moon pops up over their little cardboard house. A pop-up standout. All ages. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Ages 4-8. There's excitement in this old favorite as Little Red Riding Hood goes pop-up. The paper engineering is quite intricate, as is the book's design as a whole. Each two-page spread features an impressive pop-up in the middle of the pages. The last third of the right-hand page, on which the text is printed, folds over yet another pop-up. Flaps that need to be lifted also decorate the pages. Priceman's text takes some liberties (Grandma comes out of the wolf's stomach during a sneeze), and there are a few missed chances with the art (the wolf-as-grandma springs in the smaller pop-up rather than in the large center one). But overall, this is a delightful version, engagingly illustrated even without all the bells and whistles. Ilene Cooper
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Book Description
"And what big eyes you have, Grandma." The better to see this delightful pop-up with! Written and illustrated with humor and soul by award-winner Marjorie Priceman, this adaptation of the classic fairy tale will prove to be a favorite for generations to come.


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This charming pop-up book is part of a series begun a few years ago by Little Simon in which each title is identified as "A Classic Collection Pop Up." As the series title suggests, each is a pop-up book based on a classic children's tale; and every one is written, illustrated and paper engineered by outstanding artists. This particular book combines the artistry of author/illustrator Marjorie Priceman and the paper engineering of Bruce Foster. The paper engineer is the artist who makes doors open, a little girl put on her new red hood and the wolf jump out of bed baring his teeth. Of all the familiar fairy stories, Little Red Riding Hood seems to offer the greatest scope for humor, and this re-telling is no exception. From the first "Don't talk to strangers," "I promise," to the final howling to the moon of a distant wolf, this version is sprightly, colorful, non-threatening and entertaining. Even small children recognize an extra-special book when they see one. 2001, Little Simon, $19.95. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Eleanor Heldrich


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