Cover of The little red hen

The little red hen

by Jerry Pinkney

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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 determined little red hen works hard planting and harvesting wheat while her neighbors choose not to help. When the time comes to enjoy the fruits of her labor, she learns a valuable lesson about effort and fairness. This timeless tale sparkles with lively illustrations that bring the story's message to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

FolkloreFriendshipFamilyHumor

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
0803729359
Pages
40
Publisher
Dial Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
661

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Folklore.FolkloreAnimalsNew York Times reviewedChildren's fictionChickens, fictionShort stories