The Little Red Hen
by Jean Little
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 takes care of every task on the farm all by herself, while her friends choose to rest and play. Watch how her determination and effort lead to a special reward that shows the value of helping out. This charming tale brings farm life to young readers with simple, engaging storytelling.
Representation & Themes
Early LearningFarm LifeClassicsFriendshipResponsibility
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
- 9780899193496
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- March 18, 1985
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 558
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Early learning / early learning conceptsLifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch LifeClassicsChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionChildren: KindergartenAnimals - BirdsJuvenile Fiction / Animals / Farm AnimalsFairy talesFolkloreRewardsAnimalsJuvenile fictionLazinessChildren's storiesChildren's fictionChickens, fiction