Synopses & Reviews
A fresh retelling by Byron Barton of the well-loved story of the little red hen who grows grain, threshes wheat, and feeds her chicks--all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends.
Mr. Barton's simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture book perennial favorites with young children.
Synopsis
Byron Barton presents a fresh retelling of the well-loved folktale of The Little Red Hen. The 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 learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale.
Mr. Barton's simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture books perennial favorites with young children.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Synopsis
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
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 is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including
My Car;
My Bus;
Building a House;
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and
Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a
New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.
Byron Barton is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including My Car; My Bus; Building a House; Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.