Red Riding Hood: Retold in verse for boys and girls to read themselves - Softcover
book
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
In this unique version of the age-old story "Red Riding Hood," Caldecott medalist Beatrice Schenk de Regniers retells the tale in eccentric verse. Although de Regniers maintains the traditional storyline, the combination of her mastery and the skill of legendary illustrator Edward Gorey make the fable feel completely new.
Review:
De Regniers's verse, while it does rhyme, is by no means sing-song and is at times even delightfully puzzling. Phrases and exclamations dangle from the beginnings and ends of couplets--at first glance slightly misplaced, but also somehow appropriate and enriching. (All the better to amuse you with, my dear.) The illustrations are, in typical Gorey fashion, simultaneously spare and expressive. Though the drawings are primarily black and white, specific and random items are colored scarlet: the wolf's tongue, the grandmother's slippers, the feather in the woodsman's cap, and of course, the titular riding hood. (All the better to entrance you with, my dear.) Even if your kids know the story of "Red Riding Hood" by heart, this edition, with its unusual verse and priceless illustrations, will win their special and undivided attention. (Ages 4 to 8)
A fresh version of a famous tale [with] a satisfying unity. -- The Horn Book
The verse is easy, lilting, with unexpected twists; Gorey's solemn-sly drawings ... are properly ungory. -- The New York Times
The verse is easy, lilting, with unexpected twists; Gorey's solemn-sly drawings ... are properly ungory. -- The New York Times
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAladdin / Atheneum
- Publication date1977
- ISBN 10 0689704356
- ISBN 13 9780689704352
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- IllustratorEdward Gorey
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood
Published by
Atheneum, New York
(1972)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Edward Gorey (illustrator). Small, square 8vo. Soft cover. Stiff, pictorial wrappers. 1st Alladin edition. 42pp. Profusely illustrated by Edward Gorey. Fine. Seller Inventory # 020474
Buy Used
US$ 10.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood
Published by
Marcel Dekker
(1977)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Edward Gorey (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0689704356I3N00
Buy Used
US$ 14.96
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood: Retold in verse for boys and girls to read themselves
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Edward Gorey (illustrator). Good condition. Drawings by Edward Gorey. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # W12OS-01642
Buy Used
US$ 14.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood: Retold in verse for boys and girls to read themselves
Published by
Aladdin / Atheneum, New York
(1977)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Good. Edward Gorey (illustrator). First Trade Paperback. Reprint of 1972 publication. First printing of this "Aladdin" softcover ed. Good with some light wear and small stain/rubbing to covers. No markings. Seller Inventory # 112899
Buy Used
US$ 12.00
Convert currency
Seller Image
Red Riding Hood: Retold in verse for boys and girls to read themselves
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: As New. Edward Gorey (illustrator). ***please read*** Pencil note inside font cover - no marks on text - 43 pages - my shelf location -28-e-4. Seller Inventory # 200813007
Buy Used
US$ 12.00
Convert currency
Red Riding Hood: Retold in Verse for Boys and Girls to Read Themselves
Published by
Atheneum/Aladdin
(1977)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: VG-. Gorey, Edward (illustrator). First Paperback Edition. The delightful illustrations of the late, great Edward Gorey bring new life to this classic fairy tale, with his work gracing both the front & back covers & every page of the story! Orig. published in hardcover, this is the FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION, first printing, by Aladdin Books. Small, thin softcover (43 pages) in pictorial tan/red/white/black wrappers is downgraded to VG-/G+ (less than very good, better than just Good) due to 2 areas of sticker pull: top outer corner of front cover & lower spine-front cover. Otherwise, just very minor edgewear. Interior is completely clean, binding tight & square, white pages. Former owner's name in pen on first page, else completely unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 015360
Buy Used
US$ 15.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood
Published by
Alladin / Atheneum
(1972)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Gorey, Edward (illustrator). Later Edition. Stated First Aladdin Paperback Edition. Binding is firm; interior pages are well attached; no loose or torn pages.Title page has an inscription otherwise no other writing. This is NOT an Ex-lib; An excellent condition given a paperback and no DJ. Seller Inventory # 000311
Buy Used
US$ 15.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood, Retold in Verse for Boys and Girls to Read Themselves
Published by
Atheneum, New York
(1972)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Card Covers
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Card Covers. Condition: Very Good Condition. Color Drawings By Edward Gorey (illustrator). First Alladdin Edition. Color illustrated card covers. small price stickers at bottom of spine and upper outside corner of cover. Back cover is lightly marked. 43pp Content clean, bright and sound. Seller Inventory # 052397
Buy Used
US$ 20.00
Convert currency
Seller Image
Red Riding Hood
Published by
Aladdin Books / Atheneum, New York
(1972)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Edward Gorey (illustrator). First edition thus. Softcover. 42 pages. A retelling of this classic by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. Features illustrations of drawings by Gorey. A clean very near fine copy in wrappers. (Toledano B53d). Seller Inventory # 196918
Buy Used
US$ 25.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Red Riding Hood: Retold in verse for boys and girls to read themselves
Published by
Aladdin / Atheneum
(1977)
ISBN 10: 0689704356
ISBN 13: 9780689704352
Used
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: Good. Edward Gorey (illustrator). Good. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0689704356-2
Buy Used
US$ 92.29
Convert currency