Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Little Red loves to bake, especially alongside her Granny G. This year, Little Red is sure she will win the big Storyland Bake-Off. But her rival Wolfie has his own plans.
Brief description:
Monica Clark-Robinson is passionately in love with the stories that connect us across culture, race, and age. She believes the right story, at the right time, can change a person's life. Her debut picture book, Let the Children March (Clarion), received the Coretta Scott King Honor Award for the illustrator and the International Literacy Association's debut award for Monica. Her second book, Standing on Her Shoulders (Orchard Books), was chosen for a Junior Library Guild Gold Choice Award. When not writing, Monica is a professional actor and voice-over artist and loves to cook and garden. She lives in a yurt in the country with one spouse, too many cats, and just the right amount of daughters.
Review Quotes: Mason E. Pig, Indi, Goldie, and Little Red each tell their own stories in journal format in this new fractured fairy tale series. Classic tales are reimagined from the perspective of a character, offering a fresh twist on familiar narratives. The diary format adds to the appeal and will be popular with young readers. The first page of each chapter features a lined journal-style layout, though it would have been more effective if this design choice had been consistent throughout. Small doodles and expressive fonts enhance the theme. The stories are lighthearted and a bit cheesy, which may entertain young readers, and they stay simple without feeling too basic. Back matter includes a glossary, prompts for discussion and writing, and steps for kids to create their own journals. VERDICT A light and fun addition for larger collections looking to expand their selection of fractured fairy tales and diary-format books.-- "School Library Journal"
