really pretty art. slightly dark and sad story.

At only 80 pages The Little Red Wolf is short, even for a graphic novel.

This hasn’t really diminished my love for this book though it just means its a super quick read.

First we’ll talk about the art because it is adorable, but also dark when it needs to be.

This is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood only the wolf and Red have swapped places. Its the little wolf who’s on his way to visit his Grandmother to give her some rabbits as she’s no longer strong enough to hunt for herself.

He’s warned to not leave the path as there are people out there who would do him harm.

Little Wolf is young and enjoying exploring the woods before realising he’s well and truly lost. He even cries. Honestly so sweet.

This story is definitely something worth reading because whilst the art is adorable the characters themselves are too!

I think what I liked most about this retelling is that Little Red tells a story to help guide the wolf back to hers. But when Little Wolf’s parent arrives and saves the day they tell him the story but from their point of view which makes you realise the bad blood is all built on grief and guilt. It gets this across so well in a very simple way too. This part definitely makes you reconsider how you view monsters without knowing the full stories.

Whilst I’ve mentioned this graphic novel has a very adorable art style, the author doesn’t shy away from making it dark when it needs to be. And even though it does get a bit dark and feature death it is definitely children friendly. It handles the above very well in my opinion.

I’ll be keeping my eye out for more of Flechais’ work.

This is a smart little book. Beautifully illustrated, it tells the tale of the Litlle Red Wolf. The familiarity of the name is not coincidental. It's a retelling of the well-known tale about Little Red Riding Hood. I liked this graphic novel because it really makes you think about who's good, who's bad and the nature of misunderstanding.
Would buy it for all the kids I know. Though it should come with a little warning: this book is really creepy and dark at times.

I thought that the artwork in this Red Riding Hood retelling was gorgeous and whimsical. I also like the way in which the role-reversal of humans and wolves is food for thought about the way in which biases impact the way that we think about things. It also introduces the idea that the history tends to morph over time, and that the "truth" is often different from different perspectives, especially if it's an account that is passed down to uphold and/or pass on prejudice.

The Little Red Wolf is by Amélie Fléchais. Her beautiful illustrations really bring the story to life. As I read the book I often found myself just admiring the gorgeous artwork. The colors are so bright and intense, you can really get lost in their beauty.

The story is a fairy tale, a sort of twist on Little Red Riding Hood. In this version, a little wolf who always wears a red cape is the main character. The story follows him as he travels through the woods to his grandma's house.

I read this with my two-year-old niece, she loved the illustrations (especially all the animals). I'm going to have to put this on my to buy list, I would love a physical copy to read with my niece.

The artwork and the story has won my heart. I loved the illustrations. The story shows us the different perspectives of an incident. How people perceive things and how that affects their intentions and actions and finally their life. The story is beautifully presented and artwork adds an interesting touch to our imagination. I love the world our Little Red Wolf lives in.

The color variations in illustrations shown for the same story line one from the "Blonde Girl's" perspective and the other one from "Father Wolf" about the beautiful/strange young woman pleasantly surprises us and shows us the difference in the perspectives.

I would rate this book 3.5 stars. It was gorgeous reimagining of a classic tale. The story flowed well and followed the whimsical writing style that all children's classic books do. It has a great message that is portrayed through the eyes of a sweet little wolf with a red coat.

This is a beautiful role reversal of an ever loved fairytale. The wolf and red riding hood switch roles in this picture book. The pictures in this book are simply gorgeous but also dark and eerie in their own way. Follow the little red wolf’s journey to visit his granny and avoid the hunters daughter with beautiful prose and enchanting pictures.

The art in this book is absolutely amazing. I was a little surprised when such cute little bunnies were obviously food and had to reconsider the age group I thought this book was for. The tale gets darker as it progresses, so I wouldn't recommend this for young readers. It reminds me of something that Neil Gaiman would write.

An absolutely stunning book, both in art and narrative. Acting as a sort of reverse Red Riding Hood, this gem packs a punch with its ending, giving purpose and drive to its story. I would own this for the art alone, but its message about unhealthy fear takes it to another level.

The Little Red Wolf was such a wonderful little book! It was a surprising and a little spooky, yet endearing retelling of The Little Red Riding Hood, and I loved it.

What initially piqued my interest was the promise of a unique retelling, and it definitely didn't disappoint in this area. It's one of the "what if" scenarios in which the wolves become prey and the humans are predators and I really enjoyed all the new elements of the story. I think that the idea is absolutely brilliant and would give a chance for a lot of important debates.

As this book is targeted at children, the writing is simple but the story is very engaging, preserving the tension till the very end. The tale is accompanied by the illustrations that really make the story come alive. The colours, the artist's style and techniques used are all truly gorgeous! I read a decent amount of graphics novels and illustrated stories now, and the art in The Little Red Wolf is definitely one of my favourite and most beautiful I've ever seen. I really liked how they changed with the mood and the artist carefully crafted even the smallest details. It was a true feast for the eye, and I can imagine that the printed copy would look even better.

In short, The Little Red Wolf by Amelie Flechais is a unique and thought-provoking retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale that will be a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

The illustrations in this book are magical. The storyline is so typically fairytale like with a gorgeously penned moral at the end. The twist to the original story is wonderful and I just love it so much.

This is what modern fairytales should be like. Not this silly mojo where everyone gets a happy ending.

The illustrations are so fantastically beautiful. I spent so long reading this book just cos I was enjoying all the extra creatures and the backgrounds and just how damn adorable that wolf in the red cape is.

And I truly adore this retelling. Every story has two sides. Brilliant moral basis. Brilliantly executed.

The magic exudes from this book while still seeming completely grounded and relevant. A fantastic read, even for an old grump like me. 138% will buy it if I see it in a store.

The Little Red Wolf, already forgetting the danger, made his way through the forest without a care in the world, slowly straying further and further away from the trail…

A beautifully-illustrated alternative version of the fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood – the author and illustrator notes that it is ‘loosely-inspired by’ Charles Perrault’s story.
In this story we meet a family of wolves and follow the youngest wolf, Little Red, as he sets off to bring a rabbit to his poorly grandmother. But the wonders of nature are too distracting and he wanders off the path. I loved the whimsical artwork showing his child-like wonder in the animals, plants and weather around him.
Little Red’s mother has warned him to stay away from humans, dreadful creatures he knows only from stories. Yet, when he gets lost, a kind little girl offers to help him out of his predicament….
This is a winner in many ways – beautiful, atmospheric illustrations and a number of twists to the original tale which would make for good discussion matter.
Some of the illustrations and discussions are quite dark so I would advise reading it in advance if you have a particularly sensitive child. However, I would use it in my Year 3 (Age 7-8) classroom alongside looking at lots of different versions of Little Red Riding Hood, an activity which causes children to become more analytical and critical of what they are reading – is any one version the only true version?

“Are you coming? The rabbits are inside!”
The little red wolf trembled, without knowing entirely why, but he listened to her and followed her into the somber home.

What I liked: Love, love, love the artwork – so effective in creating an atmosphere and really draws you into the story. I also like seeing more that has been translated from another language – more of this please publishers! I liked how we are given two versions of the song – from the point of view of the girl and the point of view of the wolves.

Even better if:  I would have liked to see the Little Red Wolf’s reaction to the two different versions of the story…and find out what happened to the hunter and his daughter!

How you could use it in your classroom: Discussing versions of fairytales – there are hundreds of Little Red Riding Hood. Why do stories like this exist in different versions all around the world? What is the same and what is different based on the version you know? What is the impact of the illustrations on the mood in the story?
My class have just spent some time looking at different versions of Little Red Riding Hood, before creating their own and it has been fascinating – I have seen them create some powerful drama, make passionate arguments and create effective, polished writing.

See this review on my blog, complete with pictures: https://chrikarublog.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/book-review-little-red-wolf (Live on 28th October 2017)

A beautiful new angle on an old tale. The art is absolutely gorgeous and the story itself, while told very simply, is dark and surprising.

Wow! This was so beautiful it took my breath away. The illustrations are calm but also thrilling. The story is cute but also serious. I need to own a copy of this...

It was great to read the story to my young one. Wonderful illustrations.......

Stunning illustrations, really beautiful, and a very sweet twist on the standard fairy tale

Wonderful retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a twist to the story. Beautiful pictures, beautiful story.

2.5 The illustrations were charming, but the story felt unfinished and the big moment was utterly predictable. On the other hand, the book subject is too dark (there are dead wolves, eaten alive rabbits, blood and even murder) but I think that it tried too hard to be dark and didn't focus enough on the story. How did the wolf's father know where to search for him?

Even a little child aged 3 could predict some of the things that happened here. So, even if it was meant as a retelling of the well-known story, there are some really great things in that one that are left out here. Rather, this is an attempt into gothic storytelling, obviously meant to feel haunting and unfinished, but I dare say some more work on the plot would do it better.

ARC from NetGalley, thank you kindly.