But she encounters a big bad wolf with an empty stomach and a cunning mind, who has other plans for little red riding hood and her grandmother. Little red riding hood a cajun twist to an old tale by sheila hebert collins a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Specifically, besides the duck and the alligator, there is also a cat, grandmother and mother encompassed in the story. In a little ol house dat been built outta wood, live a girl people call petite rouge riding hood. We lived in baton rouge for 4 years and that is where i was introduced to this amazing story. Petite rouge on location in louisiana with illustrator jim harris. This version gives students an opportunity to hear the dialect of cajun storytellers, who tell this story of petite rouge riding hood and her cat, who, like lon po po and her sisters. Little red riding hood by margaret hillert scholastic. In this version, red ridding hood is a clever little duck and the wolf has been replaced. Petite rouge the little red duck from the cajun red. The book is written in rhyme which makes reading a lot of fun. This is a book about how to dramatically improve your chances of getting published. Charles perrault, author of little red riding hood, sleeping beauty and cinderella was born 388 years ago, and has been commemorated with a.
Charles perraults le petit chaperon rouge little red riding hood is centered on an erotic metaphor. With her witty cat, tejean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Have fun digging into the book with this book companion. Petite rouge by mike artell 2001, hardcover for sale. In addition to rhyming the book is written with a distinct cajun voice. A cajun red riding hood dont be surprised if somewhere in the middle of this bubbly little musical you suddenly have the urge to fan yourself. Readers are challenged to find a little mouse that appears in each picture and watches all of the goingson. Mikes books include nationally recognized lifttheflap board books for small children and nonfiction books for older children. As a 1st grade teacher i am always looking for great books to read aloud to my class and this is the best one i have come across in a long time. Readers who enjoyed the classic story of little red riding hood will enjoy the cajan twist on the story. Even though witches, fairies, and other surreal creatures dont appear in this story there are many unordinary events. A cajun red riding hood written by mike artell illustrated by jim harris this was a wonderful book i picked up in banton rouge, louisiana a while back and ive been wanting to try out.
In this version, red ridding hood is a clever little duck and the wolf has been replaced with a sly looking alligator named claude. Mikes books include nationally recognized lifttheflap board books for small children and nonfiction books for older. Delete from selected list scholastic books for kids. Adapted from the book by mike artell, illustrations by jim harris. By mike artell, jim harris illustrator dial books, 9780803725140, 32pp. Im just using their beautiful book to practice new accents. Little red riding hood a cajun twist to an old tale as want to read.
Its french for little red, as in little red riding hood. Little red riding hood appears in angela carters short story the company of wolves, published in the bloody chamber 1979, her collection of dark, feminist fables filled with bestial and ferocious heroines. A cajun red riding hood written by mike artell illustrated by jim harris read aloud to primaryelementary aged students. Tammany parish schools will show their talents onstage in two performances of petite rouge. In the book petite rouge, little red riding hood is a cajun girl from louisiana, where lots of people speak french at least part of the. The best known version was written by charles perrault the story has been changed considerably in various retellings and subjected to numerous modern adaptations and. In this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big. In this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big bad gator is no match for a sharp young girl and her quickthinking cat. A swamp chorus sings backup to the zydecodriven score in this footstomping, familyfriendly musical soaked in cajun hot sauce. Petite rouge is a goose in this version, with a perky cat, tejean, for a companion.
Comparing fiction and nonfiction with little red riding hood. A cajun red riding hood by mike artell and illustrated by jim harris is such a fun book. A pronunciation guideglossary accompanies a tempting dialect that begs to be read aloud or acted out again and again. Mike artell, author, jim harris, illustrator, illus. Petite rouge by mike artell, jim harris, paperback barnes. Its origins can be traced back to the 10th century to several european folk tales, including one from italy called the false grandmother. Set against the backdrop of west africa, the famous redcaped heroine expa. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A cajun red riding hood and ask them to predict how this version will be different. Sep 27, 2017 teachers who inspire the next generation of young thespians in st. Little red riding hood is a french fairy tale about a young girl and a big bad wolf. Being a preschool teacher, i had heard about the story of petite rouge the cajun version of little red riding hood. Little red riding hood a cajun twist to an old tale. I had to get used to reading in the cajun dialect but once i got used to that the story was a fun read.
Petite rouge by mike artell overdrive rakuten overdrive. A cajun red riding hood is an effective selection for story telling activities since it has few characters. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud recommended for you 18. Petite rouge s mother tells her that she needs to take gumbo to her sick grandmother. Teachers take the stage in cajun red riding hood st. Download audiobooks narrated by mike artell to your device. Petite rouge a cajun red riding hood save to list other books you might. Petite rouge on location in louisiana with illustrator jim. Petite rouges mother tells her that she needs to take gumbo to her sick grandmother.
A cajun red riding hood, adapted from the book by mike artell and jim harris, with book, music, and lyrics by joan cushing. Margaret hillert retells this classical fairytale in preprimer words. In the book petite rouge, little red riding hood is a cajun girl from louisiana, where lots of people speak french at least part of the time. Petite rouge the little red duck from the cajun red riding hood fairytale. Petite rouge riding hood gives a clever cajun twist to the classic story of little red riding hood. When the big bad gator spies tasty duck petite rouge and sidekick cat tejean heading down the bayou, petite leads him on a wild duck chase through new orleans and mardi gras all the way to a surprise ending. By mike artell illustrated by jim harris published by penguin books copyright mike artell, 2001 i make these videos to share with my kids so. In this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big bad gator is no match for a sharp young duck and her quickthinking cat. Mike artell is an awardwinning childrens book author, illustrator and television cartoonist. About the author 2001 mike artell is an awardwinning childrens book author, illustrator and. Little red riding hood classic fairy tale board book the top that team. Little red riding hood by jerry pinkney, petite rouge. In petite rouge, the young girl is replaced by a spunky duck and the wolf by a conniving crocodile. The combination of hilarious rhyme and exaggerated art creates a highly original retelling of the classic fairy tale.
This book follows the same as red riding hood but the alligator is the wolf and the duck is red riding hood. Mike artell is a celebrated speaker and awardwinning author of stories for children. First of all it is a remake of the infamous story of little red riding hood retold as a cajun story. Along the way, as in the traditional story, we meet claude the alligator. Delicious cajun recipes, the top 100 cajun recipes little red riding. The written accent is fun to read, and must be read several times to get the accent down. Little red riding hood a cajun twist to an old tale by sheila hebert collins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mike artell adapted the book written by joan cushing from the beloved childrens story red riding hood, and plopped the characters in cajun country, complete with dialect, traditions, buckets of color, and of course, plenty of. A cajun red riding hood by mike artell and jim harris overview in this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big bad gator is no match for a sharp young duck and her quickthinking cat. A cajun red riding hood the tortoise and the jackrabbit the three little javelinas petite rouge. Story is a cajun version of the little red riding hood. Despite the fact that she was an obedient child, little red riding hood committed an irrational action, and a wolf outsmarted her. See more ideas about red riding hood, little red and fairy tales unit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The story of little red riding hood is reinvented for a new audience in this colorful retelling of the classic fairy tale. Little red riding hood is one of the most famous stories from perraults fairytales. This book is a cajun version of the classic little red riding hood story. This is the story of little red riding hood with a cajun twist. When petite rouge s grandmere gets sick, her mother instructs her to take grandmere some gumbo. Buy this book artell starry skies sets his funky, rhyming retelling in the louisiana swamp, where a young duck named petite rouge sets out to bring her ailing grandmere a basket filled with. Artell starry skies sets his funky, rhyming retelling in the louisiana swamp, where a young duck named petite rouge sets out to bring her ailing grandmere a basket filled with bayou fare. A cajun red riding hood by mike artell, jim harris. Petite rouge is a sidesplitting, kneeslapping version of little red riding hood with a cajun flare. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. The glossary of unfamiliar terms and pronunciations helped tremmendously. Petite rouge, a cajun red riding hood is so steeped in louisiana backwater country you can almost smell the wafting aroma of gumbo and need cornbread to sop it up.
The reader of this book is able to play with some french words, which children will love. Petite rouge by mike artell 2003, paperback for sale. Of course, instead of the big bad wolf, there is claude, dat ol gator, who frightens grandm re into a closet and dons her clothing. This is little red riding hood as shes never been seen before. Mike has also written and illustrated teacher and parent resource books on subjects as diverse as ecology, parties, drawing and young authorship. In this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big bad gator is no match for a sharp young duck and. Little red riding hood a cajun twist to an old tale easy french storybook.
Petite rouge by mike artell, jim harris, paperback. This story follows little red riding hood into the forest and along the wooded path to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother. A swamp chorus sings backup to the zydecodriven score in this footstomping, familyfriendly musical musical soaked in cajun hot. Petite leads him on a wild duck chase through new orleans and mardi gras all the way to a surprise ending. Petite rouge took a path through the swamp and met an alligator named tailletaille. In the book petite rouge, little red riding hood is a cajun girl from louisiana, where lots of people speak french at least part of the time excuse me, did i say cajun girl i meant. Petite rouge a cajun red riding hood by mike artell illustrated by jim harris by mike artell illustrated by jim harris. Big bad gator claude will do anything to have a taste of petite rouge. The story is sassy and fun and the dialog is written phonetically so you actually start sounding like a cajun. Petite rouge on location in louisiana with illustrator. Jim harris in this cajun version of little red riding hood, the big bad gator is no match for a. See more ideas about red riding hood, little red and fairy tales. Le petit chaperon rouge mcgrawhills easy french storybook cajun greats.
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