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Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I! said the cat. ‘Not I! said the dog. ‘Not I! said the mouse." They wont water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdones delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations—packed with charming details—add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!
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"This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite." School Library Journal, Starred
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"Four- to six-year-olds are sure to enjoy Paul Galdone's interpretation, and they should gain good visual concepts of size and of right to left from the delightful pictures and the use of various type sizes." --School Library Journal
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"All in all, a very appealing edition of a beloved story." School Library Journal
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"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." Booklist, ALA
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"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." --Booklist Another popular retelling by Paul Galdone joins the Folk Tale Classics series Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, surprising ending, and beautiful gold foil cover accents, this funny read-aloud will make a great addition to any child's library of classics.
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With warmth and humor, the beloved author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Paul Galdone masterfully retells the generations-old fairy tale of the Gingerbread Boy who escapes one mouth only to find himself in another. After the cookie boys dramatic escape from the little old womans oven, he runs and runs, shouting “Catch me if you can!” to his various hungry pursuers, the last of whom is a smarty-pants fox who eats him—gulp! Action-packed storytelling and plenty of repetition—along with Galdones comical ink-and-wash illustrations—are the perfect recipe for a perennial story-hour favorite.
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Galdone's dynamic, amusing pictures add much humor to the familiar tale of the industrious hen and lazy cat, dog, and mouse.
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This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks.
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Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and they began to cry. The three little kittens may be a bit careless, but they always manage to correct their mistakes in this favorite Mother Goose rhyme.
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All three pigs set out to seek their fortune, but two of them come to a sorry end.
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This timeless Paul Galdone fable about a country mouse and a city mouse is a rich addition to the recently released Folk Tale Classics series.
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The country mouse is visiting his friend in the big city to see how extravagant life can be. For the first time, he basks in endless amounts of sweetmeats, champagne, and the finest cheeses a mouse could ever want. But when life at His Majestys Court starts to show its darker sides, the country mouse quickly learns that the towns riches arent worth losing the peace and tranquility of his own quiet home. In this classic tale of two of friends, Paul Galdones gorgeous illustrations and simple prose remind us where we find lifes true treasures.
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"BUT GRANDMOTHER, WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE!" Paul Galdone's version of this timeless classic comes to life with stunning illustration and beautifully crafted prose. A great gift!
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“Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew
her . . .”
So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the
wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has
drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,
vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and
Paul Galdones older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,
nostalgic, full-color pictures.
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In Paul Galdone's lush re-telling, Henny Penny is convinced the sky is falling. So she gathers a band of gullible friends and marches off to tell the king--only to meetand#160;up with aand#160;wily fox. Now included in the Folk Tale Classics series, with beautiful gold foil cover accents!
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"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." --Booklist and#160; Another popular retelling by Paul Galdone joins the Folk Tale Classics series! Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox.and#160;With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, surprising ending, and beautiful gold foiland#160;cover accents,and#160;this funny read-aloud will make a great addition to any child's library of classics.
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Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox.
About the Author
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.