Little Red Riding Hood" is a famous European fairy tale about a young girl and a cunning wolf. The story has been told and retold in various versions over the years. Here's a summary of the most common version:
The tale begins with a little girl called Little Red Riding Hood, named for the red hooded cloak she always wears. One day, her mother asks her to deliver some food to her grandmother who lives in the woods. Little Red Riding Hood sets off on her journey, carrying a basket of goodies.
On her way to her grandmother's house, she meets a wolf who asks her where she's going. Naively, Little Red Riding Hood tells him her destination. The wolf, being cunning and wicked, devises a plan to reach the grandmother's house before the little girl.
The wolf arrives at the grandmother's house first and eats her, then disguises himself by wearing the grandmother's clothes and getting into her bed. When Little Red Riding Hood finally arrives, she notices that her grandmother looks strange but doesn't suspect the wolf's trickery.
The wolf, pretending to be the grandmother, tries to trick Little Red Riding Hood into coming closer. Eventually, he reveals himself, but by then, it's often too late. In many versions of the tale, a woodsman or hunter comes to the rescue, saving Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother by killing the wolf and cutting him open to free them.
The story serves as a cautionary tale, warning children to be wary of strangers and to listen to their parents' advice. It has been adapted into numerous forms of media and continues to be a beloved and enduring story across cultures.