Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Once upon a time, there lived a girl with a little riding hood of red velvet. She liked it so well that she would never wear anything else. For this reason, many folk called her Little Red Riding Hood. Those closest to her, however, called her “ Red. "

One day, Red's mom asked her to take some cake to Grandma, who was not well. “ Go quickly through the woods, do not leave the path, and do not talk to strangers! " Mom said. " I will take great care, " Red replied.

Just as Red entered the woods, however, she met Wolf. Red did not know what a wicked creature he was, so she did not know to be wary of him. " Such a beautiful morning! " Wolf said with a smile. “ Where are you going, child?"

“ To Grandma's, " Red answered politely. “ What have you got in your basket?" Wolf asked. " Grandma's not feeling well, " Red explained. " Yesterday was baking day, so I'm taking her some cake. " Wolf licked his lips, but it wasn't the cake that made him hungry.

" Where does Grandma live?" he asked next. " Farther on in the woods, under the three large oak trees, " Red said. Wolf's belly rumbled. What a tender young creature, he thought. How delicious! He would eat Grandma for lunch and Red for dessert. To catch both, though, he knew he must act quickly.