
Written & illustrated by Byron Barton
A little red hen bakes bread alone, teaching a lesson on teamwork and effort.
In a vibrant retelling, a little red hen tirelessly grows grain and bakes bread, while her lazy friends refuse to help. As she feeds her chicks, young readers discover the importance of teamwork and the rewards of hard work. Will her friends learn their lesson, or will the hen continue her journey alone? This classic tale, filled with humor and bold illustrations, captivates preschoolers and imparts a timeless message about effort and cooperation.
A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks–all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This oversize edition (18 x 18”) is prefect for sharing in a library or classroom.Byron Barton’s simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture books perennial favorites with young children. This retelling of the well-loved folktale “The Little Red Hen” continues to draw in preschoolers with its humor and bright primary colors.
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