Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically beautiful illustrations, making this the ideal edition for every child's library.
As he did with his Caldecott-winning" The Lion and the Mouse," Jerry Pinkney has masterfully adapted this story of the hardworking hen and her lazy neighbors. Its Golden Rule message and sassy finale are just as relevant and satisfying as ever. Read it in tandem with Pinkney's "Puss in Boots" and "The Tortoise and the Hare "or David Wiesner's "The Three Pigs."
"Perfect for] sharing with one listener, or a crowd." --"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)
"Cheerful and] luminous. Kids will gleefully chime in."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"A lush light-filled rendition of a folktale staple."--"School Library Journal" (starred review)
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Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically beautiful illustrations, making this the ideal edition for every child's library.
As he did with his Caldecott-winning" The Lion and the Mouse," Jerry Pinkney has masterfully adapted this story of the hardworking hen and her lazy neighbors. Its Golden Rule message and sassy finale are just as relevant and satisfying as ever. Read it in tandem with Pinkney's "Puss in Boots" and "The Tortoise and the Hare "or David Wiesner's "The Three Pigs."
"Perfect for] sharing with one listener, or a crowd." --"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)
"Cheerful and] luminous. Kids will gleefully chime in."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"A lush light-filled rendition of a folktale staple."--"School Library Journal" (starred review)
Imprint | Dial Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 2006 |
Authors | Jerry Pinkney |
Illustrators | Jerry Pinkney |
Dimensions | 262 x 276 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Paper over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 32 |
Edition | Library binding |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8037-2935-3 |
Barcode | 9780803729353 |
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LSN | 0-8037-2935-9 |