Summary
The Little Red Hen is a 2006 book by Jerry Pinkney of the classic folktale about a chicken and some animals that decline to assist her in the growing and harvesting of wheat which she then uses to bake bread. When the animals ask to have some, she refuses and instead eats the bread with her chicks.
 Front cover, designed by Jerry Pinkney | |
| Author | Jerry Pinkney |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, folklore, picture book |
| Published | 2006 (Dial Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9780803729353 |
| OCLC | 60414351 |
Reception edit
The Horn Book Magazine, in a review of The Little Red Hen, wrote "Rhythmic text and color-coded type make this story about the rewards of cooperation perfect for reading aloud."[1] and Booklist' wrote " Perfect for reading aloud, this picture book will be a solid addition to the folklore shelves."[1]
The Little Red Hen has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] School Library Journal,[3] Kirkus Reviews,[4] Library Media Connection magazine,[5] Common Sense Media,[6] and The New York Times.[7]
Awards edit
- 2006 New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books of the Year[8]
- 2007 ALA Notable Children's Book[9]
References edit
- ^ a b "The Little Red Hen: Reviews". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Little Red Hen (starred review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. June 5, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
Caldecott Honor artist Pinkney puts a sprightly spin on this classic tale with resplendent artwork that comically conveys the title character's energy—and her barnyard colleagues' sloth.
- ^ "The little red hen". Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
a lush, light-filled rendition of a folktale staple.
- ^ "The Little Red Hen (starred review)". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. April 1, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
The text .. as are the pictures, for sharing with one listener, or a crowd.
- ^ Pinkney, Jerry (18 May 2006). The Little Red Hen. Penguin Young Readers. ISBN 9780803729353. OCLC 60414351. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
This is a wonderful version of a story all young children should know, with simply outstanding artwork.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "The Little Red Hen". www.commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense Media Inc. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
Illustrations are classical Pinkney, and his realistic, sensitive watercolors are large on the page.
- ^ McGanney Nolan, Abby (November 12, 2006). "Sunday Book Review: Do It Yourself". New York Times. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
Other picture book authors have lately tried to soften the blow delivered by the story's moral .. Pinkney trusts his young audience to understand a lesson told simply and with hugely appealing images.
- ^ "THE LITTLE RED HEN". New York Times. December 3, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Little Red Hen". ala.org. American Library Association. Retrieved January 19, 2017.