Little Red-Cap

Little Red-Cap is a cheerful young girl who lives in a village with her loving mother and grandmother. Her grandmother falls ill, so Little Red-Cap sets out through the woods to bring her a basket of cake and wine. On her way, she encounters a cunning wolf who learns exactly where her grandmother lives. The wolf tricks Little Red-Cap into picking flowers by pointing out the beauty of the forest. While she is distracted, the wolf rushes ahead to the grandmother’s house. He deceives the old woman by pretending to be Little Red-Cap and eats her whole. When Little Red-Cap arrives, she does not recognize the wolf in her grandmother's clothes. The wolf then reveals his true nature and swallows Little Red-Cap as well. A huntsman hears the snoring and discovers the dangerous beast sleeping in the bed. He cuts open the wolf’s stomach to rescue the two survivors safely. To prevent escape, they fill the wolf’s belly with heavy stones before he wakes up. The wolf collapses under the weight and dies, ending his threat forever. Little Red-Cap learns her lesson and promises never to wander off the path again. Later, she encounters another wolf who tries to trick her into leaving the road. This time, she stays on the path and warns her grandmother about the danger. They prepare a trap with a trough of water that drowns the second wolf. The family enjoys their cake and wine, safe from any more mischief.