Little Red Riding Hood is a well-known fairy tale from the collection of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood who wears a red hooded cloak, sent by her mother to deliver food to her sick grandmother. On her way through the woods, she encounters a wolf who tricks her into revealing the direction of her grandmother's house. The wolf then proceeds to the grandmother's house and eats her before dressing up as the grandmother when Little Red Riding Hood arrives. However, in some versions, a woodsman or Little Red Riding Hood herself saves the day, leading to the wolf being punished or killed.

The tale is often used as an allegory for various themes such as innocence, danger, and the importance of listening to one's parents. It has been adapted numerous times in various forms of media including films, television shows, and literature.