Little Red Riding Hood's mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome gray wolf along the way, she doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat. Children will relish joining in on the familiar refrain: "What big eyes you have, Granny!" Finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in a dark and mysterious forest. This new paperback edition includes online access to the audio recording of the story read by Academy Award-nominated actress Imelda Staunton, who is best known for her role as Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter film series. “. . .this provocative telling is for young lovers of the gothic" —Kirkus Reviews