Little Ruth Reddingford and the Wolf

Children's Bookwatch, Feb, 2005

Little Ruth Reddingford And The Wolf

Hank Wesselman, Ph.D., author

Raquel Abreu, illustrator

Illumination Arts Publishing Company

13256 Northup Way, Suite 9, Bellevue, WA 98005

0974019003 $15.95 www.illumin.com

Little Ruth Reddingford And The Wolf is a new rendition of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale. Young Ruth Reddingford loves visiting her grandmother more than anything. So when Grandma can't come for her weekly visit, Ruth packs a basket of goodies and sets out on her own. When bullies confront Ruth in the woods, she discovers the strength in her Native American heritage, and makes a striking new friend. Little Ruth Reddingford And The Wolf pays homage to the passing down of shamanic traiditions from grandmother to grandaughter, and reminds the reader that not all cultures regard the Wolf solely as a symbol of fear. The inviting full-color illustrations facilitate immersion in this uplifting and empowering tale.