Written and illustrated by Niki Daly
Clarion Books, 2006
This book puts a different spin on the American tale of Little Red Riding Hood. It is set in West Africa and tells the story of Salma who is sent to the market by her granny. On the way home, carrying a heavy basket full of goods, she encounters Mr. Dog. He offers to help her, but Salma soon discovers that he is very mean. This tale would be a great read aloud book for elementary students. It portrays the moral that children should not talk to strangers. It also uses colorful illustrations to depict the general culture in West Africa. Pretty Salma would be a great way to introduce young children to the different folktales of other cultures.
I would have to agree that this story would be a great read aloud book to elementary school students. The students could talk about what went wrong, and things that Selma should not have done. This story has a message that is often repeated many times and that is not to talk to strangers. The book has authentic vocabualry words, from West Africa and you are easily able to figure out what they all mean. A part from using this as introducing folktales, comparing and contrating this story from the Three Little Pigs could also be a suggestion. The illustrations helped you focuse your eyes on the characters themselves, so you stay connected to the charaters the whole time. Overall a good choice!
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