About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child worrying about an aging grandparent or when they start showing an interest in 'fixing' things for others. This gentle chapter book moves past the scary parts of the original fairy tale to focus on Red Riding Hood's proactive desire to help her Granny find joy and companionship. It is an excellent choice for children who are developing deep empathy and want to see how young people can take the lead in solving family problems. The story explores themes of loneliness and intergenerational friendship with a light, humorous touch. At 56 pages, it is perfectly paced for early readers who are transitioning into longer stories but still benefit from familiar characters. Parents will appreciate how it reframes a classic tale into a lesson on community building and proactive kindness, making it more about the future than the past encounter with the wolf.
