{"product_id":"9780545859196","title":"The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brenda Maier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      A spunky, feminist adaptation of the timeless favorite, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e, sure to appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eRosie Revere, Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* \"\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003eRuby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build.\"Then I'll learn,\" she says.And she does!When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh.With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite \u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Fort\u003c\/i\u003e by Brenda Maier, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez:\u003c\/b\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e* \"\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Using a narrative framework and dialogue inspired by the \u003ci\u003eLittle Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e.... Maier judiciously adapts one of the best nursery stories, keeps it simple, and makes it her own. The upbeat mixed-media illustrations are nicely varied in composition and perspective. A lively picture book that's fun to read aloud.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"[Sánchez's] textured illustrations and sense of humor add depth to each dynamic scene. Throughout the story, Maier's little Latina go-getter breaks gender and cultural stereotypes....empowering....\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Maier's girl-power-meets-classic folktale story line is engaging and entertaining. Sánchez's colorfully patterned and textured illustrations give dimension to a determined and endearing pigtailed heroine and her realistic multigenerational, multi-skin-toned family.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"This delightful retelling of the old story of \"The Little Red Hen\" is perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing. It also reminds girls that they can do whatever they set their minds to do.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"...exuberance on every page.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"The repetition of key words and the predictable narrative would make this book excellent for reading aloud....The warmly colored illustrations with pops of red are.... a fitting style for a book about one child's creativity and ingenuity.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, recommended     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Fort\u003c\/i\u003e by Brenda Maier, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez:\u003c\/b\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e* \"\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Using a narrative framework and dialogue inspired by the \u003ci\u003eLittle Red Hen\u003c\/i\u003e.... Maier judiciously adapts one of the best nursery stories, keeps it simple, and makes it her own. The upbeat mixed-media illustrations are nicely varied in composition and perspective. A lively picture book that's fun to read aloud.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"[Sánchez's] textured illustrations and sense of humor add depth to each dynamic scene. Throughout the story, Maier's little Latina go-getter breaks gender and cultural stereotypes....empowering....\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Maier's girl-power-meets-classic folktale story line is engaging and entertaining. Sánchez's colorfully patterned and textured illustrations give dimension to a determined and endearing pigtailed heroine and her realistic multigenerational, multi-skin-toned family.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"This delightful retelling of the old story of \"The Little Red Hen\" is perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing. It also reminds girls that they can do whatever they set their minds to do.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"...exuberance on every page.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"The repetition of key words and the predictable narrative would make this book excellent for reading aloud....The warmly colored illustrations with pops of red are.... a fitting style for a book about one child's creativity and ingenuity.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545859196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40780905251022,"sku":"9780545859196","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_9d3caaa4-cbc1-4b5d-ae64-ea698ad3d96c.jpg?v=1644526694","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545859196","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}