I like the sassy martial arts grandma in this one.

Independent Reading Level: Pre-k-2nd Grade
Awards: N/A

In this delightful adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood," we meet the wolf who has decided to sharpen his skills by attending ninja training. When he encounters Little Red Riding Hood, we discover that she, too, went through ninja training and the two appear to be evenly matched. That's when grandma comes in from Tai Chi and helps Red complete the battle with the wolf. In the end, the wolf promises to give up meat and goes to a yoga retreat to recover from all his stress. Filled with comic-style illustrations, this rhyming fractured fairy tale is visually and verbally engaging. The story moves quickly to hold readers attention and is full of humor.

Independent Reading Level: Grades 2-4
Awards/Nominations: Top 2014 Mighty Girl Books, 2015 ILA Children's Choice Award, WSRA's 2015 "Picture This!" List, 2015-2016 MN Star of the North Award Nominee, 2015-2016 Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Award Nominee, 2016-2017 Nebraska Golden Sower Nominee, 2016-2017 MASL Show Me Award Final Nominee, and Michigan Great Lakes Great Books Award Nominee 2016-2017

Another classic story that has been modified to modern times. It is very entertaining and fun as well. Appropriate for Small children. Provides fun illustrations. I think students will enjoy reading this book because it includes martial arts. ( )