Author:Teresa Heapy,Sue Heap
Very Little Red Riding Hood is little. Very little. She's brave and bossy, fearless and determined, loving and funny. And like all toddlers she likes everything just so – woe betide anyone and anything that gets in her way!
Join Very Little Red Riding Hood on a very important expedition to her Grandmama's for a sleepover.
She's got some cakes, she's got red ted, she's got her blanket and she's got her tea set. And NOTHING is going to get in the way of her well-laid plans. Not even a Wolf!
Will they all live happily ever after?
Find out in Very Little Red Riding Hood's very big adventure.
This is Little Red Riding Hood for the modern age...a great story that will find fans of old and young alike.
—— The School LibrarianThis quirky take on the original is fabulous – and sure to become a bedtime delight.
—— The SunDelightful…switches on a nightlight to bleach out the darkness of the Grimms’ version. Heapy allows the little girl to speak like a real child and Heap gives her the sort of coat with animal ears that wouldn’t look out of place in the local park…A perfect present for a Gramma to give her VLRRH.
—— The TimesA delightful twist in the tale… warm illustrations… a delight to share.
—— The Bookseller - Bookseller's ChoiceVery funny…a feisty little heroine
—— Blackbird PieA gorgeous take on the original, which perfectly captures the voice and fears of young toddlers and contains a delightful twist at the end.
—— Elli Woollard , GuardianJust delightful. Wonderfully original, funny and sweet.
—— Nick Sharratt‘Very Little Red Riding Hood contains one of the most perfect representations of toddler habits I’ve read in a picture book and I’m so excited that it’s the first in a series… This isn’t just my choice for the list, (my daughter) adores this story.
—— Child-Led Chaos blogGet your hands on this sweetly funny variation of the traditional story. With her toddler talk and winning smile, Very Little Red Riding Hood is an absolute charmer. …this first time collaboration between Heapy and Heap is a whole heap of fun.
—— Red Reading HubIn constant demand, eliciting hoots of laughter with every read through, but more than that - lots of really cute and hilariously funny scenes unfold as you read, and it's the perfect book to appeal to quite a broad age range
—— ReaditDaddy blogThis is bound to become an oft-requested favourite and one I that I cannot wait to read aloud
—— ReadingzoneThe whole book is such fun with lots to look at in the funny and sweet illustrations. The best thing, of course, is that when you’ve read it, you can read it all over again – on demand, I am certain.
—— ArmadilloA winter wonderland of atmospheric pictures, blazing fires and the spirit of Christmas, and an inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.
—— Lancashire Evening PostA stunning picture book with a text of only ninety-six words, spread over fourteen double spreads of outstanding, atmospheric artwork which celebrates reading. The simple story of a little boy's adventure is heartwarming.
—— CarouselMeet huge snowmen, an ice queen, fairies, elves, a giant reindeer and Father Christmas.
—— WorldBookDay.comGet in the festive mood with this beautiful story of one small boy’s magical snowy adventure. ...An inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.
—— Pam Norfolk , Leyland Guardian websiteThis is a beautiful, beautiful book. With an ending which will leave book-lovers everywhere sighing with delight. It is so luscious.
—— Child Led Chaos review siteThe magic of reading is the inspiration for this stunningly illustrated debut in which a little boy takes a long and eventful journey across a snow-bound imaginative landscape. ... The dream-like style of illustration makes this the perfect book for snuggling up with on dark wintry nights – Collingridge is clearly a major talent to look out for in the future.
—— Sally Morris , Daily MailBeautiful vast snowscapes are the visual backdrop to this magical story.... Captivating and atmospheric.
—— Sainsbury's magazinePicture books have never really appealed to me. Until I saw When It Snows. The paintings. They are absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail, the light and shade and the undeniable talent of Collingridge... it's just breath taking.
—— Jo , Once Upon A BookcaseA truly enchanting Christmas adventure . . . Wonderfully creative and romantic winter fantasy of atmospheric pictures and blazing fires which captures the true spirit of Christmas and delivers an inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.
—— Pam Norfolk , Lancashire Evening Post