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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Henny Penny
Written & illustrated by Paul Galdone
Part of the Folk Tale Classics series
A group of friends, fearing the sky is falling, face a cunning fox.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,122 ratings
40 pages· 668 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Henny Penny believes the sky is falling and rallies her friends to warn the king. As they embark on their urgent quest, they encounter a sly fox with his own plans. Will their journey end in triumph or tragedy? This classic tale, filled with tongue-twisting rhymes and vibrant illustrations, offers a surprising twist that will captivate young readers and leave them pondering the true nature of fear and trust.
From the publisher
Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. “A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone’s familiar and likable style.” – Booklist
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 668
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 39899
Publication
- Published
- June 18, 2013
- First published
- January 1, 1950
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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