Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa

by Niki Daly

Book Overview

When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market one day, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But cunning Mr. Dog tricks Salma, and before she knows it, he's wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads, and her yellow sandals. And he's on his way to Granny's house! African culture and flavor infuse this inventive retelling of a favorite fairy tale, and the vibrant lively illustrations bring it to life. The result is a story that combines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618723455
• ISBN13: 9780618723454
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.0" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2