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    Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China | Book Review

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    Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China | Book Review
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    Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

    Written and Illustrated by Ed Young

    Ages: 5+ | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Philomel Books | ISBN-13:978-0698113824

    What to Expect: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Culture, and Myths

    Lon Po Po by Ed Young is a fascinating read that offers an engaging twist to the classic tale of Red Riding Hood.

    This Caldecott Medal-winning book retells the story of three sisters who outsmart a cunning wolf disguised as their grandmother—a unique retelling that is both clever and thrilling. Shang, the eldest sister, displays exceptional sharpness in devising a plan to trap the sly Lon Po Po and protect her siblings from harm.

    Ed Young’s illustrations are truly captivating, adding depth and meaning to the storyline. The award-winning artist’s wistful choice of pastels and watercolors only contributes to the book’s overall excellence. This clever adaptation has a gripping plot that will undoubtedly appeal to readers across age groups.

    Ed Young’s Lon Po Po is a masterpiece and a valuable addition to any library’s collection.

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    About the Author

    Ed Young, who was born in China, won the 1990 Caldecott Medal for the illustrations in Lon Po Po. Most of his artwork is inspired by Chinese painting.Ed Young is the illustrator of more than eighty books for children, seventeen of which he has also written. Among his books is the Caldecott Medal winner Lon Po Po, which he both wrote and illustrated. He says that his work is inspired by the philosophy of Chinese painting. He lives in Westchester County, New York.

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    Bianca Schulze reviewed Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China. Discover more books like Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China by reading our reviews and articles tagged with Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Culture, and Myths.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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