Today she is going to be gobbled up by a lion.
This Lion.
Well that's what he thinks is going to happen ...
Every element of this picture book is perfect. Children will love the gold details on the cover, the end papers do literally book end the story beginning early in the morning and ending in the evening and of course there is the familiar story of Little Red Riding Hood with a brilliant twist.
Auntie Rose has spots! Little Red packs a basket and sets off past the crocodiles, giraffes, monkeys, termites, gazelles, elephants, hippos and meerkats. She sits under a tree for a brief rest before continuing her journey and this is where she meets the lion. "In the time it took for his tummy to rumble, the Very Hungry Lion cooked up a very naughty plan."
You might think you know the rest but you will be in for a surprise involving hairstyles, teeth, nighties and doughnuts.
Take a look at my review of the first Claude book by the talented Alex T Smith.
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