S. TODD STRADER

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Little Red and Ryding Hood

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The year is 1773. In the Appalachian Mountains of Colonial America a small red wolf is born. He is the runt of the litter. With the help of his grandmother he learns to make his way. He is Little Red.

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The French and Indian War has just ended. A British officer, Lieutenant Colonel Hood, stays to make a life for his family in this new untamed land. He is lame and has no son. He teaches his young daughter to hunt. She is Ryding Hood.

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“A Colonial Era adaptation of an ancient tale” Little Red Riding Hood is re-told with it’s traditional characters in juxtaposition. In this work children will see the wolf in a new light and learn that people can evolve. The story is accompanied by supplemental educational material expounding both its historical and natural context.

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This is a collaborative project with artist Yvonne Gilbert and designer Danny Nanos. Both have a unique gift for tapping into the essence of a work and bringing it to life in amazing ways. Working with them is truly a joy. Here are some preliminary illustrations and design elements...