Lon Po Po
Lon Po Po
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Description
Won't they let their grandmother in? The eldest granddaughter, Shang, is fooled. She opens the door. The little ones are so happy to see their Po Po. And Po Po is happy to see them; they're so sweet and plump.
One thing is the same throughout the world: A big bad wolf is a big bad wolf. But he's never a match for a clever girl with a plan, and Po Po won't know what hit her in this exciting Red Riding Hood story.
"[This] gripping variation of Red Riding Hood...is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again." - School Library Journal
Winner of the 1990 Randolph Caldecott Medal.
Standards:
RL.1.2. Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
RELATED SUBJECTS: Siblings , Cleverness , Chinese and Chinese American , Grandparents and Grandchildren
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
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Description
RELATED SUBJECTS: Animals , Culture and Diversity , Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles , Courage, Bravery, Heroism , Conflict Resolution
Reviews
ALA Notable Recording
Caldecott Medal Book
"
an articially pleasing rendition of a classic cautionary tale. Recommended." - ***, Video Librarian
"B.D. Wong's
slow steady pace heightens the listener's anticipation, and the musical background lends an authentic flavor to the recording." - AudioFile
"
the narrator's expressive storytelling will leave viewers on the edge of their seats
Students will enjoy comparing this version to the classic fairy tale they know so well." - School Library Journal
Your order will ship on or around the release date
Description
Won't they let their grandmother in? The eldest granddaughter, Shang, is fooled. She opens the door. The little ones are so happy to see their Po Po. And Po Po is happy to see them; they're so sweet and plump.
One thing is the same throughout the world: A big bad wolf is a big bad wolf. But he's never a match for a clever girl with a plan, and Po Po won't know what hit her in this exciting Red Riding Hood story.
"[This] gripping variation of Red Riding Hood...is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again." - School Library Journal
Winner of the 1990 Randolph Caldecott Medal.
Standards:
RL.1.2. Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
RELATED SUBJECTS: Siblings , Cleverness , Chinese and Chinese American , Grandparents and Grandchildren