The Little Red Hen

A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks--all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This board book features sturdy pages and is just the right size for toddlers. Byron Barton''s simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture books perennial favorites with young children. This retelling of the well-loved folktale "The Little Red Hen" continues to draw in preschoolers with its humor and bright primary colors.

About the author

Byron Barton (1930–2023) was the creator of many picture books for young children, including My Car, Building a House, and The Little Red Hen.
Byron Barton (1930–2023) was the creator of many picture books for young children, including My Car, Building a House, and The Little Red Hen.

Product details

• Authors: Byron Barton, Barton Byron
• Assisted by: Byron Barton (Illustration), Barton Byron (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 1 to 4
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.01.1997
• EAN: 9780694009992
• ISBN: 978-0-694-00999-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 140 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Cooking & Food, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pigs