The Little Red Hen

<i> </i><p><i>Little Red Hen</i> is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: &quot;'Not I!' said the cat. 'Not I!' said the dog. 'Not I!' said the mouse.&quot; They won't water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations - packed with charming details - add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!</p>