Little Red Gliding Hood

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 20, 2016

Review

Little Red Gliding Hood is featured in this fractured fairy tale in which the storyline is altered just a bit. After strapping on old skates LRGH sees a poster that promises shiny new skates to the winning pair skaters who dominate the competition. Who would expect the Big Bad Wolf to be her skating partner? Lazar’s tale entwines many fairy tales whose characters compete for the new skates. The number of fairy tales included is impressive, while the skating talent is varied each pair adds to the fun of this silly winter story. The detailed illustrations add greatly to the story line. Readers will need to peruse twice before they find all the little whimsical additions like the pictures in Grandma’s house. This is as fresh as newly fallen snow and will delight children who live in cold climates. Add to public library collections and to primary school media centers.

Overall Book Score: very good