Book #1
Henny Penny
Written and illustrated by Paul Galdone
4 - 8
Reading
age
40
Page
count
668
Word
count
Jan 1, 1950
Publication
date
Hardcover
$9.99
$9.58
Summary
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
Folk Tale Classics Series
Published from 1950 - 1985
5 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Henny Penny | 40 |
| 1975 | Jack and the Beanstalk | 40 |
| 1984 | The Elves and the Shoemaker | 40 |
| 1984 | The Teeny-Tiny Woman | 40 |
| 1985 | Rumpelstiltskin | 32 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Paul Galdone (1907-1986) illustrated hundreds of children’s books, including the Basil of Baker Street series and the Anatole books, which received Caldecott Honors. He was posthumously awarded the 1996 Kerlan Award for his contribution to children’s literature.
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