Rip Van Winkle was a well-known man to those of his village. One day, he and his dog Wolf took a walk in the woods near his home. What neither of them could imagine was that one decision would change their lives forever. Here in this richly illustrated book for young readers, Rip Van Winkle's story is told using easy-to-read language that engages the young mind and introduces them to this much-loved American legend.