The Little Red Hen (Pinkney book) explained
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.
Reception
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." 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
- 2006 New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books of the Year[8]
- 2007 ALA Notable Children's Book[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Little Red Hen: Reviews . catalog.wccls.org . January 19, 2017.
- Web site: The Little Red Hen (starred review). 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.. June 5, 2006 . Publishers Weekly . PWxyz LLC. January 19, 2017.
- Web site: The little red hen . a lush, light-filled rendition of a folktale staple. . Buffalo and Erie County Public Library . January 19, 2017.
- Web site: The Little Red Hen (starred review) . April 1, 2006 . The text .. as are the pictures, for sharing with one listener, or a crowd. . Kirkus Reviews . Kirkus Media LLC . January 19, 2017.
- Book: The Little Red Hen . This is a wonderful version of a story all young children should know, with simply outstanding artwork. . kcls.bibliocommons.com . 9780803729353 . 60414351 . January 19, 2017 . Pinkney . Jerry . 18 May 2006 . Penguin Young Readers .
- Web site: The Little Red Hen . Illustrations are classical Pinkney, and his realistic, sensitive watercolors are large on the page. . www.commonsensemedia.org . Common Sense Media Inc . January 19, 2017.
- News: McGanney Nolan . Abby . November 12, 2006 . Sunday Book Review: Do It Yourself . 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. . New York Times . January 19, 2017.
- News: December 3, 2006 . THE LITTLE RED HEN. . New York Times . January 19, 2017.
- Web site: The Little Red Hen . ala.org. American Library Association . January 19, 2017.
