The Little Red Hen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

The Little Red Hen

Written & illustrated by Byron Barton

A little red hen bakes bread alone, teaching a lesson on teamwork and effort.

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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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
430L
Themes & topics
Books about farm animalsBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
September 3, 1994
First published
May 12, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064433792

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