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The little red hen

The little red hen

Children's BooksFairy Tales
Pages
32
Published
1979
Language
English

Synopsis

A diligent little red hen needs help to turn her wheat into delicious bread. Despite her repeated requests, her lazy farm animal friends refuse to lend a hand at every step of the process. When the time comes to enjoy the fruits of her labor, the hen must decide if those who didn't help deserve a share. This classic tale teaches a valuable lesson about hard work and cooperation.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalThought-ProvokingLighthearted
QuestMentor Figure

Genres

Children's Books Fairy Tales Folklore

About the author

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Barbara McClintock

Barbara McClintock is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books. Her picture book, Leave Your Sleep, is a gentle story about a mother cat's lullaby, brought to life with her signature detailed illustrations. She creates timeless stories for young readers.

Characters

Little Red HenProtagonist
All characters in The little red hen