Lon Po Po
A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
by Ed Young
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A Chinese folk tale similar to the story of "Little Red Riding Hood". Here a mother leaves her three daughters, Shang, Tao, and Paotze, at home while she visits their grandmother. She warns the girls not to let anyone in the house, but a clever wolf convinces them that he is their grandmother, and they let him in. Soon Shang realizes the danger, and must use all her wits to save her sisters and herself from the wolf. Watercolor and pastel illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1990 Caldecott Medal.
Editions of Lon Po Po
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Puffin |
Date 1996 |
Price $3.16 |
 New |
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Binding/Format Prebinding |
Publisher Bt Bound |
Date 1999 |
Price $8.98 |
New |
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Reinforced Hardcover |
Publisher Philomel Books |
Date 1989 |
Price $1.00 |
Used - Good |
Publisher Notes
Award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates, with characteristic flair and energy, 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. "An extraordinary and powerful book".--Publishers Weekly. Full color. 1990 Caldecott Medal book.
Synopses
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.
First Line
Once, long ago, there was a woman who lived alone in the country with her three children, Shang, Tao, and Paotze. On the day of their grandmother's birthday, the good mother set off to see her, leaving the three children home.
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