Description
The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood
Book Summary
This adaptation of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood is specially designed to facilitate reading for people with special educational needs. The story narrates the adventures of a girl who, while visiting her sick grandmother, encounters a cunning wolf. The work is part of the Makakiños Easy Reading collection, a pioneering initiative by the BATA Association and Kalandraka that integrates pictograms to make the world of fantasy accessible and break down barriers of communication.
What is it about?
The book presents the traditional version of the Little Red Riding Hood story. A girl, who always wears a red hooded cape given to her by her grandmother, is tasked by her mother with taking food to her grandmother, who is ill. On the way through the forest, the girl meets a wolf, who tricks her to get to the grandmother's house first. The story follows the classic plot but is adapted with a system of pictograms that supports text comprehension, facilitating autonomous or guided reading.
Main themes
- Adaptation of classic tales for easy reading with pictograms.
- Promotion of reading autonomy in people with special educational needs.
- Overcoming communication barriers through children's literature.
- Understanding the world of fantasy and traditional narrative.
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for children with special educational needs, people with reading comprehension or communication difficulties, as well as for families, educators, and professionals looking for inclusive and accessible materials. It is also suitable for early readers who are beginning to read with visual support.
What this book offers
- Facilitates the understanding of a classic tale through pictograms that reinforce the meaning of the text.
- Promotes autonomy and interaction with the environment through reading.
- Offers an inclusive educational tool for working with fantasy and traditional narrative.
- Allows access to literature for people facing communication barriers.
Technical specifications
- Author: B.A.T.A.
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Galician
- Topic: Early learning / Early learning concepts
- Collection: Makakiños Easy Reading
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: August 2019
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 314 g
Editorial review
This is an editorial proposal of great inclusive value, which recovers a universal classic by adapting it to the needs of readers who require visual aids. The collaboration between the BATA Association and Kalandraka ensures a professional and pedagogical approach, offering a useful resource for both the educational environment and the home. Its hardcover format and design with pictograms make it a durable and accessible material for frequent use.