This is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood from the wolf's perspective. The little wolf heads off to his grandmother's house with a rabbit because she is old and can no longer hunt. Garbed in his red hooded cape, he is warned by his father to stay clear of the dead woods so he won't run into the hunter or his daughter. Of course, like any child, he daydreams, follows animals and other things until he is lost and has eaten the rabbit himself. Along comes a sweet, polite young girl to help him on his way as well as replace the rabbit he has eaten, or has she?

The illustrations remind me of those in the old Grimm fairytale books I grew up. The young wolf is very trusting and a bit naive, and the girl is tricky and not what she seems to be. Children can learn not to trust everyone and everything as well as the importance of listening to their parents' warnings. This can also be used in a middle grades classroom when studying fairytales. An introduction to fractured fairytales and rewritten tales would be a great use of this book. A wonderful addition to a public, school, class or family library.

What a dark, sad, twisted little fairy tale. I really adored this picture book. It is meant for children I can only assume, but it is such a sad story. There is no sugar coating here like in a lot of kid books. It is dark like how most old fairy tales are. I loved how it was the classic story told in reverse with the humans being the bad people. I wonder if we could understand animals would this be how they see us?

The artwork was so beautiful.

An interesting take on the Little Red Riding Hood story. The story is about a wolf who is on his way to his grandma's house with a bunny to eat. The illustrations were absolutely spectacular and the story leaves a bit behind to ponder.

I got this through netgalley after a friend recommended it to me, proclaiming it was one of the best books she'd ever gotten off the page - and honestly, I agree 100%.

The novel retells the story of Little Red Riding Hood, though the tables have turned, giving us The Little Red Wolf, warned against the terrible humans as he's heading off to visit his grandmother.

The illustrations are not quite eerie, and at times warm and comforting, but at the same time, feel they feel almost otherworldly.
The story is lovely - and, like the illustrations, it feels familiar, yet strange and surprising, with a somewhat different twist from what I were expecting.

The artwork in this book was absolutely gorgeous, but the story itself felt slight and awkward.

This would make a really lovely coffee table book. The Little Red Wolf reminds me of all the best coffee table books I read as a kid - it's just a little morbid, just a little subversive, and absolutely gorgeous. This tale wouldn't be out of place in Leigh Bardugo's The Language of Thorns. It's a really quick read, only taking me around fifteen minutes, but the subversive nature of the story and the gorgeous art really make it a worthwhile read.

I'm sorry, but I'm unable to review this one as I couldn't get the book to open. It looked really good, so I am quite disappointed.

My word this is so gorgeous, I have hearts in my eyes! This is a children's book but even for adults this is like stepping into a lush, verdant world of magic and fantasy. The illustrations are beautiful and warm, not at all cheesy or poorly drawn like so many children's books on the market. The illustrations cover the entire page with small paragraphs of text embedded in, so while it may seen long there is relatively little to read. The story is such a sweet and lovely twist on a fairy tale classic and it champions a message of kindness and compassion with delicacy and an artful touch.

<p>Oh my goodness -- this book is so beautiful and dark and scary and wonderful and I just want to print out every page on a high quality coloured printer and hang them around my house. It's a gender-swapped/creature-swapped version of Little Red Riding Hood that I just want to have written myself. I devoured the book like a wolf devouring a little girl, and, normally, I'm a bit <i>meh</i> about picture books. But not about this one. I wanted to wrap myself up in it like a warm blanket.</p>

<p><A href="https://www.librarything.com/work/20070981/book/148432842">The Little Red Wolf</a> by Amélie Fléchais went on sale October 1, 2017.</p>

<p><small>I received a copy free from <a href="https://www.netgalley.com/">Netgalley</a> in exchange for an honest review.</small></p>

I love a good children’s book, one with beautiful illustrations and a good, simple story. The Little Red Wolf has lovely art but mediocre writing.

The artwork is weird yet wonderful and has a dark fairy-tale feel. The art does fit the story.

The writing is—interesting. And by that I mean peculiar. I know the book is translated from French, and that might be partly why the sentences and wording are sometimes awkward and stilted. It’s not too bad, but it distracted me from the story just a little bit. In one place, the word “verdant” pops up. That’s a surprisingly big word for a children’s book.

I’ll give the story points for creativity. It’s a fresh, upside-down retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. The story is unique and sometimes intriguing, but it does lack a real resolution. The ending is sudden and dissatisfying because it doesn’t fulfill the character goal which is set up in the beginning. The book starts out with one story, then switches directions to a totally different one. The result is two, incomplete half-stories.

Unlike most children’s books, The Little Red Wolf has no clear moral value. It has the feel of an original Grimm fairy tale in that it’s sometimes a tad disturbing. I don’t think I’d read it to a small child, but maybe one a little older, perhaps eight years and up.

Overall this book is worth reading because of the art and the uniqueness of the story. I just think it could have been better.

A neat little book that gives an alternate take on the beloved Little Red Riding Hood story. Very well illustrated. A pity it was a bit too short. A good twist at the end.

The Little Red Wolf Is a Fairy-Tale Treat for the Eyes
By Rae Black (October 3, 2017)

Gorgeously illustrated, The Little Red Wolf by Amelie Fléchais is a fun subversion of the well-known Little Red Riding Hood story. It follows the familiar idea of a child in a red cloak venturing into a deep, dark forest—but in this tale, it’s not a young child but a small wolf who grips a covered basket in hand (paw) while they make their way to their grandparent’s house to deliver a tasty treat.

As the story unfolds, the young wolf encounters a hunter, and the danger that comes from the meeting provides the central conflict of the story. In the end, the Little Red Wolf learns a bit about some important family history, and the reader is shown how biases color what we see, as well as how guilt and the desire for revenge can destroy lives.

The true magic of the book comes from Fléchais’s gorgeous illustrations. The panoramic paintings of the forest landscapes create a sense of magic and draw you into the story. She effectively uses color to change the mood of the forest, adding an extra element of drama. When the little wolf is at play, the forest is whimsical, full of animals, sunshine, and leaves. As the story darkens, the emotion of the forest transforms, transitioning to a place full of jagged branches and dark shadows.

The enchanting illustrations completely enraptured my daughter as we read it together. I found them completely compelling, too. Even if I hadn’t had a child at the perfect age for picture books, I would have been drawn to the book on the strength of the visual imagery alone. I would gladly buy prints of some of the illustrations from the story.

If the strong point of the book is the lush imagery, the weak part comes in the occasionally clunky flow of words. The book was originally written in French and translated by Jeremy Melloul, so it is not clear if the flawed flow is due to the phrasing used in the original text or the translation not being as poetic as it could be. Either way, I wish the text were as nice on the brain as the pictures were on the eyes.

While the story is not overly long, the illustrations bring the book up to 80 pages, and the desire to examine every detail make it a slightly longer read. It’s a good book to read to your little one while you’re both curled up in a comfortable chair and have a good 15 to 20 minutes to devote to the story. True to the traditional forms of fairy tales, The Little Red Wolf does have a somewhat darker end, so if you’re the parent of a younger child or one who is particularly sensitive, you may want to hold off on sharing this book until they’re a bit older.

The Little Red Wolf is published by Lion Forge, out October 3, 2017. It was originally released in France as Le Petit Loup Rouge.

The illustrations are beautiful and it’s well worth flipping through just to see them.

That aside though, I’m not sure what the intended audience is or who I’d recommend it to. From the elevated diction to the song with no clear meter or rhyme, this reads like an old, translated fairy tale, not a new adaptation. I don’t readily see adults reading this to smaller children despite how much it looks like it ought to be read aloud. That same antiquated picture book appearance is likely to turn off older children, and there’s not enough here to hold an adult’s attention.

This picture book started out as your average, adorable retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Then it took an incredibly dark turn. And I am here for it. I'm not 100% sure what age group this book is marketed toward, but I would totally read it to my children if I had them. People who don't want to expose their children to dark, creepy, weird fairy-tale retellings, though, might want to save this one for your kids in upper elementary school.

This was such a wonderful take on an original Fairy Tale . It was nice reading the book from the "other side of the fence" perspective.

This book was visually astounding. The illustrations are true works of art. The story is a great twist on the traditional Little Red Riding Hood Tale. However, the story is rather dark for the intended audience. I felt the song was a bit disjointed, but the story was interesting. Overall, this is a beautiful fractured fairy tale, but I am not sure children will feel the same.

I received this book as an ARC

I received a copy through the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you very much for this opportunity!

Easily five stars in both story and illustration! The illustrations are cute, colorful, and fitting. Each illustration is intricately devised, capturing details beyond what was necessary and painting a rich picture for the reader. The twist on an old tale is done with originality, weaving an intricate but understandable storyline to follow along to.

The comic is pretty dark for a 3-5 year old (which is the comic's supposed audience) which did not bother me at all but may bother some parents. Themes of murder, gore, and bigotry are eluded to in thinly-veiled ways which I think is a great introduction of the subject of prejudice. I personally would recommend waiting to read this comic with an older child 5+ years if those themes are ones you don't feel appropriate talking about with your preschooler.

The comic follows Little Red Wolf, a position switch from the original story of Little Red Riding Hood. Little Red Wolf is set to Grandma's house to deliver a rabbit as Grandma can no longer hunt for herself. Along the way, naïve Little Red Wolf gets a little too confident and becomes distracted, straying from his journey. In this version, the wicked being is a prejudiced little girl intent on getting revenge on wolves (much like reality, instead of fairy-tales). Through a fateful twist, you'll find out exactly what happens to Little Red Wolf and even some insight as to why things are the way they are in this retelling.

Overall, beautiful artwork that captivates on each page. Easy-to-read storytelling that hooks you while being simple enough for a child. Lessons that befit the tale, and provide a fresh new perspective on a story that has been retold so many times before. Highly recommend!

This book had fantastic artwork and I loved the twist on The Red Riding Hood story. Also the end is very dark and sad. Recommended reading.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Once upon a time, there was a family of wolves who lived in a deep and mysterious forest.


This beautifully illustrated graphic novel has some of my favourite art work I've had the pleasure of seeing in a graphic novel. On top of that, its a charming story that takes the story of The Little Red Riding Hood and turns it on it's head.
The Little Red Wolf is short and sweet, however that doesn't make it have any less value. It's straight to the point, seeking to drive home an important message.
Reversing the roles of the wolf and girl, this tale shows that the question of who is the villain in a story is all a matter of perception. I loved it's take on this children's classic and it comes at a time when perception is a strong topic in our world today.

I have already added The Little Red Wolf to my wishlist to buy a physical copy and will likely buy it to read to my nephews, it doesn't hurt that it will look gorgeous on my shelf either.

His dad, moved by the story, spoke with melancholy;
"I know that song, too, but I remember it a little differently."
And he began to sing...

We all know the story of Red Riding Hood and since this is a children’s book, we must’ve think that we know what’s the twist in this book are going to be. I know I thought that.

Well, I was wrong. I totally didn’t see that coming.

We follow the story of Little Red Wolf while he travelled from his house to his grandma’s house. The art was breathtaking. The color were soft and the illustration were very intricate. It definitely gives a fairytale quality to the story. While the story itself was pretty dark to be read to small children, it’s also what makes this book fits for older reader. Fairytale retelling has been a booming genre for the last couple of years in YA, so why not give this illustrated retelling a try?