Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale
Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale
Hardcover – Picture Book, March 19, 2024
by JaNay Brown-Wood (Author), John Joven (Illustrator)
A clever, Black contemporary twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Mahogany embraces the beauty—and magic—within herself to thwart the Big Bad Wolf.
Mahogany is a spunky girl who loves to sew, listen to music, and wear fresh kicks. On the way to deliver homemade honey cornbread to Grandma's house, she encounters a hungry wolf. Because Mahogany is clever, she stands by a willow tree, where her long, black curly hair blends with the branches. She hides in the forest, where her ebony skin merges with the shadows. And Mahogany knows the lavender scent of her skin will mix with the smells of flowering plants, tricking any wolf nose.
Ultimately, Mahogany’s Blackness, her wits, and her sewing skills all save her in this refreshing, celebratory, and innovative retelling.
Publisher: Charlesbridge (March 19, 2024)
Language: English
Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1623543673
ISBN-13: 978-1623543679
Reading Age: 5 - 8 years
Lexile Measure: AD590L
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight: 1.04 pounds
Dimensions: 11.44 x 0.41 x 8.88 inches
