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Lon Po Po

A Red-Riding Hood Story From China

A Red-Riding Hood Story From China

By Ed Young

By Ed Young

By Ed Young

By Ed Young

By Ed Young
Illustrated by Ed Young

By Ed Young
Illustrated by Ed Young

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Paperback $8.99

Apr 16, 1996 | ISBN 9780698113824 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $17.99

Nov 01, 1989 | ISBN 9780399216190 | 4-8 years

Ebook $6.99

Jan 12, 2016 | ISBN 9780399549168 | 4-8 years

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    About Lon Po Po

    This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.

    With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young’s vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story.
     
    ★ ”A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    About Lon Po Po

    This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.

    With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young’s vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story.
     
    ★ ”A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    About Lon Po Po

    This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time.

    With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young’s vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story.
     
    ★ ”A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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    The Cat From Hunger Mountain
    Outrageous, Contagious Joy
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    About Ed Young

    Caldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. “A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,” he explains; “they… More about Ed Young

    About Ed Young

    Caldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. “A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,” he explains; “they… More about Ed Young

    About Ed Young

    Caldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. “A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,” he explains; “they… More about Ed Young

    About Ed Young

    Caldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. “A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,” he explains; “they… More about Ed Young

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 16, 1996 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780698113824

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Nov 01, 1989 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780399216190

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Jan 12, 2016 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780399549168
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    Praise

    ★ ”A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “An extraordinary and powerful book.” —Publishers Weekly

    ★”The illustrations seem to throb with the mystery and terror of the wolf.” —Horn Book, starred review

    “This compelling tale, translated from a “collection of Chinese folktales,” may be the finest book yet from this excellent illustrator…Absolutely splendid.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “(Young’s) command of page composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of the illustrator’s best efforts.” —Booklist

    Awards

    Caldecott Medal Winner WINNER

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