La gallinita roja
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1920 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

La gallinita roja

Written and illustrated by Lucinda McQueen · Written by Scholastic

Part of the Mariposa series

A hardworking hen seeks help from lazy friends. Will they learn a lesson?

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32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In this classic tale, a diligent hen asks her friends for help with baking bread. As her lazy companions refuse, she faces the challenge alone. Will they realize the value of hard work before it's too late? Discover the timeless lesson of responsibility and cooperation in this charming retelling.

From the publisher

The favorite tale of the industrious little hen and her freeloading friends, retold for beginning readers.;Lucinda McQueen has illustrated many books for young children, including the bestselling Easter Surprise series and The Little Red Hen. She lives in the hills of Warner, New Hampshire, with her husband, painter Jeremy Guitar.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
636
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about chickensBooks about cultureBooks about spanishBooks about lazinessBooks about ducks, geese, and swans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
30039
Publication
Published
July 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1920
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590449274

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