Cover of Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition)

Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition)

by Trina Schart Hyman

Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) by Trina Schart Hyman is assigned in US schools at grades k–5. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–5
Pages
35
Reading time
about 40 minutes (est.)
First published
2023
Genre
Children's
ISBN-13
9780823456437
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About this book

Featuring a new foreword by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin, this beloved fairytale is now available in a handsomely produced 40th anniversary edition. “Everything in this book is vital and alive. Open it up and drink it in.” —Jason Chin, illustrator of Caldecott-winning book Watercress When it was first published 40 years ago, Trina Schart Hyman’s retelling of Little Red Riding Hood created a sensation for its cozily detailed, romantic, and mysterious illustrations of one of childhood’s most popular stories. Since then, this Caldecott Honor book has become one of the best-loved editions of the tale, delighting generations with its wonderfully alive paintings. Jason Chin shares a heartfelt tribute to his mentor, Trina Schart Hyman, and her artistic legacy. Newly designed endpapers, foil stam

Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades k–5. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition)?
Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–5. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition)?
It takes about 40 minutes to read Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) (35 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 40 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition)?
Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) appears on reading lists for Golden Kite Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) banned in schools?
Little Red Riding Hood (40th Anniversary Edition) does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–5 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: read-aloud.