Little Red Hen ANNOTATION
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A fresh retelling by Byron Barton of the well-loved story of the little red hen who grows grain, threshes wheat, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends.
Mr. Barton's simple words, bold images, and imaginative use of color have made his many picture book perennial favorites with young children.
Author Biography: Byron Barton is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; The Three Bears: The Little Red Hen; Machines at Work; I Want to Be an Astronaut; and a series of board books: Big Machines, Dinosaurs, Tools, and Zoo Animals. He is also the illustrator of The Little Factory, written by Sarah Weeks. He lives in Sarasota, FL.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Susie Wilde
By the time children turn three, they are ready for story. There's no better place to start than with stories that have stood the test of time. This year Byron Barton gives us his vibrant, clean-lined version of the industrious Little Red Hen and her lazy friends. A great choice for story time.
Children's Literature - Susan Fournier
Knowing the importance of reading to babies right from the start; Byron Barton has retold a story and adding colorful characters in a contrasting environment. Infants and young children are sure to love this sturdy and visually stimulating board book. The vibrant illustrations are a perfect complement and are sure to catch the eye of even the youngest observers. Perfect for reading aloud, this book is a must for beginning reading experiences. A companion book is The Three Bears.
BookList - Carolyn Phelan
Barton's illustrations for this popular nursery tale are reminiscent of children's tempera paintings with their icons of houses, animals, and trees. Simple forms and vibrant colors, sometimes in eye-zapping combinations, give the pages instant appeal and promise to grab the attention of the story hour or classroom crowd right back to the last row. Some will miss hearing the little red hen's classic comeback, "Then I'll do it myself!" Here it's more specific, but blander and less biting--"Then I will plant the seeds," etc. Otherwise, the text stays pretty close to the familiar version. A fresh interpretation of an old favorite.
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