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Title details for Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake by Barbara Lehman - Available

Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake

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A highly visual fractured-fairy-tale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (and a cat who loves cake) from Caldecott Honor–winner Barbara Lehman. With simple picture bubbles and pictograms, this is perfect for budding graphic novel readers.

Little Red has baked a cake with their father, and is on the way to Grandma's house to make a delivery. But someone has been trailing them ever since they left home . . . someone who really loves cake.

This playful retelling of a beloved classic is a visual delight, with references to other fairy tales hidden throughout Lehman's inviting illustrations. Master of the wordless picture book, Lehman tells a rich story using only pictures, perfect for teaching visual literacy and for budding graphic novel enthusiasts.


This sweet and silly retelling invites sharp-eyed readers to look closer.


  • A Funny Fairy Tale Twist: Forget the Big Bad Wolf! The only danger in this story is a very determined cat who has a serious craving for the cake Little Red is delivering to Grandma.
  • Hidden Pictures: Each page contains clever visual jokes and hidden characters from other beloved fairy tales and nursery rhymes for families to discover together.
  • Pictures Tell the Story: With no words at all, this entire adventure unfolds through expressive, charming illustrations, making it perfect for pre-readers and developing visual literacy skills.
  • A Gateway to Graphic Novels: Simple panels and picture bubbles introduce young readers to the language of comics in an accessible and engaging way.
  • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    Kindle restrictions

    Languages

    • English