Common Sense Media in its review of Little Red Riding Hood, wrote "His artwork alone brings an amazing depth to this classic tale, which in his telling goes beyond the expected. He brings a multicultural sensitivity to a story that has long been part of a European tradition. And his language is poetic and captivating." and " If you want to own one version of Little Red Riding Hood other than the original, this is definitely the one to have."[1]Kirkus and Publishers Weekly both gave starred reviews and also highlighted the multicultural nature of Pinkney's version.[2][3]
^"Little Red Riding Hood". www.commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense Media Inc. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
^"Little Red Riding Hood". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. September 1, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2016. A gorgeously illustrated version of the classic tale, this time with a brown-skinned protagonist.
^"Little Red Riding Hood". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. October 1, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2016. The writing and the art are spry and satisfying, and with its blue-eyed African-American heroine, this book will be especially welcomed by families looking for traditional tales that feature a multiracial cast.
^"Little Red Riding Hood". School Library Media Activities Monthly. 24 (9). ABC-CLIO: 34. May 2008. Archived from the original on 2017-01-11. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
