About the work
Lon Po Po : A Red-Riding Hood Story from China (ISBN 9780698113824) is a masterful reimagining of a classic American tale told through Chinese folklore and aesthetics, offering a multigenerational lens on cunning, courage, and family bonds.
Summary
In this deft retelling, three sisters discover a dangerous intruder who pretends to be their grandmother, testing their wits and their trust in a suspenseful, vividly illustrated narrative. The sisters must rely on each other and on ancestral wisdom to outsmart the malevolent threat, transforming fear into ingenuity and solidarity. The book intertwines traditional Chinese motifs with universal themes of bravery, safety, and resilience in the face of peril.
About the author
Ed Young is a celebrated author-illustrator known for translating timeless folktales into luminous, cinematic picture books. His distinctive fusion of painterly textures, bold color palettes, and lyrical narrative voice has earned multiple awards and a reputation for bridging Eastern and Western storytelling sensibilities. Young’s extensive catalog reflects a deep study of culture, folklore, and the visual language of children’s literature, making Lon Po Po a standout work in his acclaimed oeuvre.
In brief
A suspenseful, culturally rich adaptation of a familiar tale that emphasizes clever problem-solving, familial loyalty, and cross-cultural storytelling through evocative art and accessible prose.
1996, ISBN: 9780698113824
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1996, ISBN: 0698113829
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About the work
Lon Po Po : A Red-Riding Hood Story from China (ISBN 9780698113824) is a masterful reimagining of a classic American tale told through Chinese folklore and aesthetics, offering a multigenerational lens on cunning, courage, and family bonds.
Summary
In this deft retelling, three sisters discover a dangerous intruder who pretends to be their grandmother, testing their wits and their trust in a suspenseful, vividly illustrated narrative. The sisters must rely on each other and on ancestral wisdom to outsmart the malevolent threat, transforming fear into ingenuity and solidarity. The book intertwines traditional Chinese motifs with universal themes of bravery, safety, and resilience in the face of peril.
About the author
Ed Young is a celebrated author-illustrator known for translating timeless folktales into luminous, cinematic picture books. His distinctive fusion of painterly textures, bold color palettes, and lyrical narrative voice has earned multiple awards and a reputation for bridging Eastern and Western storytelling sensibilities. Young’s extensive catalog reflects a deep study of culture, folklore, and the visual language of children’s literature, making Lon Po Po a standout work in his acclaimed oeuvre.
In brief
A suspenseful, culturally rich adaptation of a familiar tale that emphasizes clever problem-solving, familial loyalty, and cross-cultural storytelling through evocative art and accessible prose.
Details of the book - Lon Po Po Ed Young Author
EAN (ISBN-13): 9780698113824
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0698113829
Paperback
Publishing year: 1996
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Core >6
Weight: 0,127 kg
Language: eng/Englisch
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Book found last time on 2025-10-26T11:57:30-04:00 (New York)
ISBN/EAN: 0698113829
ISBN - alternate spelling:
0-698-11382-9, 978-0-698-11382-4
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