The Little Red Hen

Written and illustrated by Paul Galdone

A little red hen does all the work to make a cake while her housemates do nothing.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,905 ratings

48 pages· 542 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

On a quaint farm, a diligent hen seeks help from her lazy companions—a cat, a dog, and a mouse—to plant and harvest wheat. Each time, they refuse, leaving her to toil alone. Yet, when the aroma of freshly baked cake fills the air, they eagerly gather, hoping for a slice. Will the hen share her hard-earned reward, or will her friends learn a valuable lesson about effort and reward? Discover the outcome in this timeless tale of diligence and fairness, where actions speak louder than words.

From the publisher

Unaided by her three lazy animal companions, an industrious hen tends to all the chores on their New England farm.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 48
Words: 542
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~420L

Themes & topics

Books about teamwork Books about farm animals Books about birds Books about animals Books about rural living

What readers & critics say

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“This book is a great classic tale. We all know the story. Most of us would eat the bread if offered to us but how many of us want to do the work? This could offer a great teaching moment to children to see the work is necessary and can be very rewarding in the end.”

Mom of Boys

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