Cover of The little red hen and the ear of wheat

The little red hen and the ear of wheat

by Mary Finch

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 finds a grain of wheat and asks her friends to help plant, water, and harvest it. When they all refuse, she takes on the work alone and bakes a delicious loaf of bread to enjoy. Her friends learn an important lesson about sharing effort and reward.

Representation & Themes

FolkloreFriendshipFamilyResponsibility

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
1902283473
Pages
40
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
520

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FolkloreChickensFolklore, europe