{"product_id":"little-red-riding-hood-and-the-dragon-9781419737282","title":"Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, award-winning author Ying Chang Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale from a Chinese perspective, filled with action and humor--with stunning color illustrations by Joy Ang.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn't a woodsman, and I, the gentle wolf, certainly was not the one who ate them.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHere is the real story.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is not the story you \u003ci\u003ethink\u003c\/i\u003e you know. In this version of the classic fairy tale, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall and trains in kung fu. When she ventures to her grandmother's to deliver rice cakes and herbal medicine, she encounters something much more fearsome than a wolf--a mighty dragon. With her wits and a sword in hand, Little Red must valiantly defend herself and her grandmother in this vibrant retelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An author's note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine's heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning author \u003cb\u003eYing Chang Compestine\u003c\/b\u003e is a sought-after speaker who has lectured at schools and universities around the world. Her books include the picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Chinese Emperor's New Clothes\u003c\/i\u003e and the middle-grade \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier\u003c\/i\u003e. She is passionate about showcasing Chinese history and culture, promoting healthy eating and living, and inspiring young writers. She lives in Lafayette, California. \u003cb\u003eJoy Ang\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator who has worked in comics, video games, and animation. Her picture books include the Mustache Baby series and \u003ci\u003eMulan: The Legend of the Woman Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e, and she is the illustrator behind \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid\u003c\/i\u003e. She currently lives in Bellevue, Washington, with her husband, son, and fluffy cat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615192748306,"sku":"9781419737282","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b63c691-e421-417b-85e4-26cf4e991312.jpg?v=1732477833","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-red-riding-hood-and-the-dragon-9781419737282","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}