Little Red Hen
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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2015-10-07
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781939160973
Lexile
450
Themes
teamwork
sharing
hard work

The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber

In this rhythmic retelling of a classic fable, a hardworking hen discovers that her playful friends would rather nap than help her plant and harvest wheat. However, once the wheat is baked into a delicious cake, the dog, cat, and mouse are eager to join the feast. The Little Red Hen teaches them a valuable lesson: if they want to enjoy the rewards, they must first commit to helping with the work.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2015-10-07
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9781939160973
Lexile
450
Themes
teamwork
sharing
hard work
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