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Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale

Janay Brown-Wood, illustrated by John Joven

Mahogany wears a red cape and carries a basket through the city to deliver a homemade treat to G-Ma. A hungry wolf tries to deceive her during the trip. Mahogany recognizes the risk and relies on quick thinking to handle it. This contemporary version of Little Red Riding Hood places a Black family at its heart and lets its young protagonist resolve the danger herself.

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Themes
Courage · Family · Folklore And Mythology · Problem Solving · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
March 19, 2024
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781623543679
Language
English
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