Little Red Riding Hood - And Other Girls Who Got Lost in the Woods

Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World #10

by Amelia Carruthers

Discover the origin of the beloved fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and explore its different cultural contexts in this anthology of tales from around the world.

Uncover seven versions of the Little Red Riding Hood story as this wonderful collection explores the different tales of the big bad wolf from around the world. Featuring an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre, this volume is not only a lovely anthology for bedtime reading, but also gives insight to the folkloric provenance of the Little Red Riding Hood tale.

This volume is part of the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series. Showcasing the amazing breadth and diversity of classic fairy tales, this series answers the question, ‘What is a fairy tale?’ Featuring gorgeous artwork from the Golden Age of Illustration, this collection is a delightful volume for readers of all ages.

Genres: Fairy Tales

83 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2015

Reviews

[Pamela Aikman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Red Riding Hood was a childhood favorite. My grandmother sewed the three in one doll as a gift for me. This book gives variations of the story and their origin/history. Very enjoyable and excellent art to accompany the stories.

[Caitlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read for the introductory essay. A mildly interesting if brief analysis of the evolution (and in some cases, censorship) of history’s Red Riding Hood tales.