A. Bibliography
Young, Ed. 1989. LON PO PO A RED-RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA. Ill by Ed Young. New York, NY: Philomel Books. ISBN 0-399-21619-7
B. Plot Summary
A retelling of a favorite classic story of Red-Riding Hood but set in China. Three children are left alone to protect themselves from a bad wolf that disguises himself as their grandmother (PoPo).
C. Critical Analysis
Young uses simple writing to entice even the youngest of readers/listeners. This version is remarkably similar to the European version with the same moral of "Don't talk to strangers."
The illustrations are absolutely marvelous with the blend of watercolors and pastels. Additionally, Young blends this with the Chinese art of panel painting on each page. The colors are vivid and symbolic as well. He uses the light and dark techniques to help tell the story and give the reader a sense of danger.
This book is fun to read and compare with the traditional version of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. I particularly like how the three young sisters solve their problem with Lon Po Po.
Young, Ed. 1989. LON PO PO A RED-RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA. Ill by Ed Young. New York, NY: Philomel Books. ISBN 0-399-21619-7
B. Plot Summary
A retelling of a favorite classic story of Red-Riding Hood but set in China. Three children are left alone to protect themselves from a bad wolf that disguises himself as their grandmother (PoPo).
C. Critical Analysis
Young uses simple writing to entice even the youngest of readers/listeners. This version is remarkably similar to the European version with the same moral of "Don't talk to strangers."
The illustrations are absolutely marvelous with the blend of watercolors and pastels. Additionally, Young blends this with the Chinese art of panel painting on each page. The colors are vivid and symbolic as well. He uses the light and dark techniques to help tell the story and give the reader a sense of danger.
This book is fun to read and compare with the traditional version of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. I particularly like how the three young sisters solve their problem with Lon Po Po.
D. Review Excerpts
Randolph Caldecott Award 1990
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Excellence in Children's Literature 1990
BookHive (http://www.bookhive.org/) says, "Using watercolors and pastels, he creates a surreal feeling to the illustrations of this dark, but well-loved fairytale."
E. Connections
*other books about Red Riding Hood:
Ernst, Lisa. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: A NEWFANGLED PRAIRIE TALE. ISBN 0689801459.
Daly, Niki. PRETTY SALMA: A LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD STORY FROM AFRICA. ISBN 9780618723454.
*Students can read the original story of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, LON PO PO, and another version, then in groups they can create their own version of the story. Some group roles could include illustrator, editor, binder, starter (tells introduction), middle (creates the climax), and end (concludes the story).
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