I received a free ARC from Kids Can Press through NetGalley
5 Stars
Ruby is an ordinary girl, except when she turns into the super hero known as Super Red Riding Hood! She is excited to take a mission from her mother, even if it turns out to only be a stroll through the woods to pick berries. She uses her super skills to avoid danger and not be scared, until she hears the growling of a wolf. Keeping calm, she works through the problem and makes a new friend.
I love fractured fairy tales. This one isn't necessarily a fractured fairy tale, as the story isn't really anywhere near the same. There is a girl with a red hood, and there is a wolf. That's about it. Still, the characters being similar will get the attention of the kids that like fairy tales. The story is cute. Seeing a strong little girl who uses wit and thinks through a problem is always a good sign. I plan on adding this one to our "girl picture book" list whenever we get it at our library.
The part that really won me over on this one was the illustrations. They are classic looking. They really look like an old-fashioned fairy tale. Adding in the extra superhero pizazz just makes it that much better. A fun, strong story with amazing illustrations, I might just be adding this one to my own personal collection.
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