The Little Red Wolf

LET'S TALK ABOUT PICTURE BOOKS -- A twist on the old tale, Fléchais explores what happens when a young wolf sets out on a journey to bring his grandmother a rabbit and finds himself charmed by a "helpful" little girl who turns out to be far less than helpful. This is a much darker version of the tale, both in tone and in color. The illustrations are rife with blacks, dark blues, and shadows, leaving readers minds open to guessing what will happen next. The text never takes center stage despite its fancy font, and this book lends itself well for children learning how to read illustrations.