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Little Red Riding Sheep Kindle Edition

by Linda Ravin Lodding (Author), Cale Atkinson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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The beloved classic, Little Red Riding Hood, has never had a cuter, more enthusiastic star than Arnold in this witty picture book that’s perfect for reading aloud.

Arnold is an eager young sheep who is excited to be in his very first book. No problem-o! Except he’s a bit big and fluffy to play Little Red Riding Hood, and he’s a tiny bit scared of the deep dark woods. Oh, and he has a friend who would be just perfect as Granny…perhaps the author wouldn’t mind a few suggestions?
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    500L
  6. Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    August 8, 2017
  8. Page Flip
    Not Enabled
  9. Word Wise
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1481457484
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Editorial Reviews

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PreS-Gr 2—In this story within a story, an unnamed narrator attempts to tell the classic tale of "Little Red Riding Hood," only to be repeatedly interrupted by a sheep named Arnold. Frustrated that sheep are often in the background of books and not active participants, Arnold begs to be cast as Little Red Riding Hood. Following his initial success, he makes further suggestions about setting and dialogue and proposes that the other roles be reassigned to his animal friends. In one ponderous section, the plot visits uncharted territory as Arnold is redrawn and made thinner by a guest artist. Throughout, readers meet a muskrat and warthog, who are also looking for gigs as storybook characters, and, at last, a buffalo, who readers learn is the reteller Arnold has been interrupting. Arnold may be adorable, but his pun-heavy demands on the narrator are more annoying than cute, and the narrator's responses come across as tired and disinterested. Though the text falls flat, Atkinson's artwork is charming, and every sketch and brightly painted layered spread featuring allergy-laden Einer the muskrat is particularly delightful. VERDICT This is a fun lesson in storytelling with cheerful illustrations that may amuse kids, but ultimately the leading player's irritating behavior makes him an unsympathetic character. A quirky and over-the-top retelling.—Lauren Younger, New York Public Library

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"Atkinson’s artwork is charming, and every sketch and brightly painted layered spread featuring allergy-laden Einer the muskrat is particularly delightful. This is a fun lesson in storytelling with cheerful illustrations." (School Library Journal June 2017)

“As Arnold and his friends work their magic, Lodding transforms this classic tale into a clever story about representation and inclusion . . . Atkinson emphasizes Arnold’s unfailing positivity in cheerfully colored, in-your-face digital illustrations that generate a mood of creative chaos. A strong readaloud and excellent starting point for conversations about representation, character, and story.” (Publishers Weekly June 5, 2017)

“Arnold’s insistent requests for edits will evoke lots of participation from young listeners as they recognize allusions to their favorite fairy tale motifs and giggle at Arnold’s proposed innovations; even more giggles will ensue when it’s revealed who the author really is . . . Any kid who’s ever nagged his or her adults into changing their minds will know exactly why Arnold’s is the right ending.” (BCCB July/August 2017)

“Atkinson’s brightly colored cartoon-style illustrations depict Arnold as a red-caped, energetic figure—and as a slightly smaller sheep when he has an illustrator make a few cosmetic adjustments to his wool. A fun, meta, fractured fairy tale.” (Booklist July 1st, 2017)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LWRQCMT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (August 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Linda Ravin Lodding

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Linda Ravin Lodding is the award-winning author of nine children's picture books including release "The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister" (Flashlight Press), "Hold That Thought, Milton!" (Parragon Books), "A Gift for Mama" (Knopf Books for Young Readers), "The Queen is Coming to Tea" (Sourcebooks), "Painting Pepette" (Little Bee), "Wakey, Wakey Elephant" (Union Square Kids), "Little Red Riding Sheep" (Atheneum Books for Young Readers) and the forthcoming "Flipflopi: How a Colourful Boat Made from Flipflops is Saving the Oceans" (Beaming Books, 2023).

Linda graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University (New York) and has an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. In addition to being a writer, she works as Head of Communications for a children's rights organization founded by the Swedish Royal Family. Linda is originally from New York, but has spent the past 25 years in Austria and The Netherlands and now lives in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden.

To learn more about Linda, visit her at www.lindalodding.com, Instagram (lindaravinlodding_author), Facebook and Twitter@lindalodding.com

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  • C L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Parnter Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019
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    This is a fantastic book for 2 people (parents, teachers, etc.) to read together to children. The ability to read each part and pretend to be the characters in the book is fascinating to children. This book was purchased after teachers had read a book entitled MOO MOO in a TUTU and took turns reading much to the delight of children.
    This book takes partner reading even further by having Little red riding sheep attempt to re write the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The creative genius in this book is incredible and really solicits deeper level thinking from children when reading and discussing the content in the book.
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  • LMS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Little Red Riding Hood magically transformed!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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    A funny, fast-moving twist on our favorite childhood classic!
    This adorable tale is just as funny for Moms, Dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles as...well, you get the idea.

    Transforming the beloved Little Red Riding Hood character into an adorable, talking animal lets your kid's imagination fly. They can imagine that if a sheep is part of the story, then THEY can be a part of ANY story.

    Witty words, and precious pictures.

    Run out and buy several copies for your kids, neighbors and anyone who loves fairy tales.
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  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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    This book is one of my favorites! It’s hilarious! I read it all the time to my students!
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  • Malissa Chaveriat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
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    This book has quickly become one of our favorite bedtime reads.
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  • LM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and clever
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
    Fun and clever, young readers will love this new take on the Little Red Riding Hood story by the ever talented Linda Lodding.
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  • Julie
    2.0 out of 5 stars not too fun to read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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    Not interesting - granddaughter bored quickly
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  • run272
    5.0 out of 5 stars 赤ずきんちゃんの主人公が、好き勝手やらかす羊だったら！？
    Reviewed in Japan on September 28, 2018
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    　「赤ずきんちゃん」を描いているはずが、「ボクも主人公になりたい」と羊が乱入。著者がOKを出したら、森は怖いからヤダとか、オオカミのかわりに友達呼んでいい？とか、おばあちゃんは南の某都市に住んでることにした方が読者も喜ぶよ！とか、もう好き勝手やってお話しはどんどんメチャメチャに！でも最後は何が何だかハッピーエンド！という爆笑ものの絵本でした。
    　"著者"と羊のセリフの掛け合いでお話しは進みます。古典の赤ずきんの怖く暗い部分をとことん明るく反転していけばどうなるのか？という実験を含んだ深いお話でもありました。
    　"著者"が意外に早くギブアップしてしまったので、もっと戦ってほしかった（笑）
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