The Little Red Hen

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 won't 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. Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's 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.