
Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
In a lonely cabin deep within an ancient forest, a kind and cheerful girl lives with her mother, gathering berries, flowers, firewood, and food from the woods around them. Each week, she visits her ailing grandmother, carrying provisions through the shadowy trees and taking comfort in the beauty of nature along the way.
One morning, her mother sends her off with a small pot of freshly churned butter and a clear warning not to stop and speak with strangers. But on the journey, a flattering, cunning wolf approaches with questions about where she is going and what she carries. Told in lively verse with a gentle moral, this classic tale follows a child’s walk through the forest as innocence, curiosity, and danger draw ever closer together. It is a memorable story about listening carefully, recognizing deceit, and taking heed of a mother’s advice.
Language
en
Duration
~4 minutes (3K characters)
Release date
Apr 2, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1901
A pioneering American writer, educator, and illustrator, she helped create the earliest shaped books in the United States. Her inventive verse editions of classic tales brought poetry, storytelling, and distinctive book design together for young readers.
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