The Little Red Hen. Book Summary

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Paul Galdone

What’s inside

The Little Red Hen is a classic folktale about a hen who finds some wheat and asks for help from other farm animals to plant it, but no one is willing to help. In the end, after doing all the work herself, she gets to enjoy the fruits of her labor alone.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the importance of hard work
  • Learning about self-reliance and independence
  • Exploring the consequences of laziness
  • Enjoying a classic folktale with a valuable moral

Key Points

  • The red hen finds a grain of wheat
  • Hen asks for help but none assist
  • She plants, harvests, and mills the wheat
  • The hen bakes bread on her own
  • Animals willing to help eat, but are refused
  • The value of hard work and self-reliance

Who’s it For

  • Children
  • Parents reading to children
  • Educators
  • Fans of folktales

About the author

Paul Galdone was a prolific illustrator and writer known for his dynamic and whimsical interpretations of classic children’s stories and fairy tales.