A smart, snappy, retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, with Spanish sprinkled throughout Winner of a Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of Little Red Riding Hood has accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout.
Susan Middleton Elya grew up in Urbandale, Iowa. Before she was a published author, she taught in Nebraska, Iowa, and California. She also lived abroad for many years in Venezuela and Spain. She spent much of her career teaching English as a second language throughout California.
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Susan Guevara is the two-time winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Illustration for Chato’s Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals. About Chato’s Kitchen, School Library Journal said, “Guevara’s striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details.” She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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A smart, snappy, retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, with Spanish sprinkled throughout Winner of a Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of Little Red Riding Hood has accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout.
Susan Middleton Elya grew up in Urbandale, Iowa. Before she was a published author, she taught in Nebraska, Iowa, and California. She also lived abroad for many years in Venezuela and Spain. She spent much of her career teaching English as a second language throughout California.
View titles by Susan Middleton Elya
Susan Guevara is the two-time winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Illustration for Chato’s Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals. About Chato’s Kitchen, School Library Journal said, “Guevara’s striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details.” She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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