Little Red Riding Hood and Mr. Pike

"What do you call this fish?" asked a little boy, pointing to a bright-colored fish in a display aquarium.

"Little Red Riding Hood," answered a pet shop saleswoman.

The boy appeared puzzled. "Did she meet a wolf?"

"No, she didn't. There are no wolves in lakes."

"Then she is not the real Little Red Riding Hood," said the boy, pulling his mother away from the aquarium.

It's not fair, I thought, witnessing this dialog and feeling for the fish.

"Wait," I said, much to my own surprise, turning to the boy, "I will tell you her story, and you can decide whether she is the real Little Red Riding Hood or not."

So, I told him the story, and the boy left the pet store, holding a bowl with the fish. Do you want to know her story? Then read this book and decide for yourself whether she is the real Little Red Riding Hood. The story is reinforced with amazing illustrations created by a talented young artist. If you like to read retellings of old fairy tales, you will enjoy this unusual twist on the classic fable.When a little fish swam to visit her grandmother, she met Mr. Pike, who appeared to be so friendly...