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Little Red Riding Hood

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A classic 1911 illustration of Little Red Riding Hood from a children's storybook.

Little Red Riding Hood

"Little Red Riding Hood" is a beloved fairy tale about a kind girl who wears a bright red hood. She lives in old stories from France, Italy, and Germany. People have loved this story for many years.

Little Red Riding Hood is best known for her red cape and her trip through the woods. She carries food to her grandmother, showing care and love. Her story teaches about being cautious and kind.

The tale was first written down by Charles Perrault in France and later by the Brothers Grimm in Germany. It has been told in many different ways ever since.

People enjoy this story because it is simple and full of wonder. It has inspired many books, films, and shows. Little Red Riding Hood remains a favorite for children and adults around the world.

The story is also known simply as "Red Riding Hood" or "Little Red Cap." In a special list of folk tales, it is number 333.

Images

Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood from a classic fairy tale.
Illustration of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf from a classic 19th-century fairy tale book.
An elegant illustration from the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood' showing the young heroine meeting a clever wolf in the forest, as imagined by artist Arthur Rackham.
Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood from a famous artwork at the Louvre.
Statue of Little Red Riding Hood in the Fairy Tale Forest
Illustration from the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood' showing the character meeting the wolf.
A classic painting of Red Riding Hood, a beloved character from a popular children's fairy tale.
Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood from a historic WPA poster.
Artistic illustration of characters from classic fairy tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, by Walter Crane.
Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood meeting the Big Bad Wolf from a 19th-century book.
Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood from the classic fairy tale.

Related articles

Cape
Charles Perrault
Brothers Grimm

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