The Little Red Hen

Illustrated by Susan Gaber

A hen's quest for teamwork challenges her playful housemates' laziness.

3.9 Goodreads · 116 ratings

32 pages· 415 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

In a cozy cottage, a diligent little Red Hen faces a challenge: her playful companions, Dog, Cat, and Mouse, prefer fun over chores. As she plants and grinds wheat alone, they eagerly await the cake it will become. But there's a catch—they must help to enjoy the feast. Will they learn the value of teamwork and fairness, or will the cake remain out of reach? This rhythmic retelling of a classic fable explores the chaos of daily life and the rewards of cooperation, inviting readers to ponder the true meaning of sharing and effort.

From the publisher

Working together makes working fun. A little Red Hen lived in a house, with a frisky dog, a cat, and a mouse. So begins this fresh look at a beloved old fable. The little Red Hen’s frisky housemates–Dog, Cat, and Mouse–would rather play than settle down to daily chores such as planting, cutting, and grinding wheat. But when the wheat is used to make a delicious cake, the little creatures are more than happy to help eat it! The Little Red Hen tells them that they can only eat the cake if they promise to help her work. Heather Forest’s rhythmic retelling captures the chaos of daily living and celebrates the spirit of teamwork inherent in the tale. Susan Gaber’s whimsical illustrations transport the reader to a cozy cottage where the little Red Hen helps others learn how to help her even if it is more effort than doing the work herself. This animal story about teamwork will teach readers the importance of fairness, sharing and helping each other. August House Publishers offer free lesson plans for The Little Red Hen!

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