The Little Red Hen
An Old Fable
by Heather Forest
Illustrated by Susan Gaber
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A hardworking little red hen plants some wheat and asks her friends for help, but they all refuse. When the wheat grows and it's time to bake bread, the hen shows how effort and perseverance pay off. This charming rhyme teaches the value of responsibility and teamwork in a fun, easy-to-read way.
Representation & Themes
FolkloreFriendshipResponsibilityFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0874837952
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- august house
- Published
- October 25, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 408
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Legends, Myths, & Fables - GeneralFolkloreJuvenile FictionChildren's Audio - 4-8Children: KindergartenFairy Tales & Folklore - GeneralFiction / GeneralAnimalsChildren's fictionAnimals, fiction