Little Roja Riding Hood
Illustrator
Little Roja Riding Hood is a strong choice for readers looking for Latinx picture books shaped by folklore, language. Susan Middleton Elya builds the story around a bilingual retelling of Little Red Riding Hood turns the familiar tale into a playful rhyme filled with Spanish vocabulary and comic timing. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about folklore, language. Find more spanish read-alouds, then try The Pinata That the Farm Maiden Hung picture book next.
4
8
Gender
Publisher
ISBN
9780399247675.00
Reader fit
Best for this book
Age fit
Ages 4-8
Representation
BIPOC, Hispanic Heritage Month, Culture and Race
Language
Spanish
Shelf note
Award Winning, Staff Picks
A practical pick for families, classrooms, libraries, and gift-givers looking for a stronger picture book recommendation.