Little Red: A Rebel Fairytale

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Thereafter, the bold black lined images, the hulking shapes and clever perspectives delight and entertain us. What’s more, he’s eaten Grandma, and then disguised himself, badly, with her ‘ glasses and spare nightdress‘. While studying a degree in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, Bethan learned how to tell stories with pictures, and even penned her first children’s book ‘Little Red’ while at university. Since graduating, Bethan has worked on both her own written and illustrated titles, as well as being commissioned to illustrate for other authors.

I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! The latest title Bethan has worked on with another author is ‘Meet the Planets’ written by Caryl Hart.A fantastic twist on the original, wonderfully written, with brilliant, bold illustrations by Bethan Woollvin, this was her first children’s book, created whilst she was still studying at Cambridge School of Art and has gone on to win several awards including the Macmillan Prize for Illustration.

In this defiant interpretation of the traditional tale, the cheeky, brave little girl seizes control of her own story (and the wolf gets rather more than he bargained for). There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors. A striking new interpretation of the beloved Little Red Riding Hood story - with a dark and witty twist. The brilliant, limited colour palette, express use of black lines, the various shapes and perspectives all work to form a really satisfying picture book. The eldest in a family of ten children, Bethan understands well what appeals to a variety of age groups, and all her work exudes a natural dry wit and charm.The perfect gift for fans of darker fairy tales, complete with tree-shaped cover flaps that make this a sumptuous sight to behold. But thats where things take a turn for the better, this Little Red Riding Hood has a plan of her very own and the wolf had better watch out! Your words, like your reviews, bring books to life and give them a voice before the front cover is even turned.