Mother hen finds some seeds one morning while hunting for worms and berries. They happen to be wheat seeds, so she decides to plant them in the garden. She offers her neighbouring animals; a dog, a pig, a rat, and a goat the opportunity to help cultivate the earth, sow the seeds, tend the crop, harvest the wheat, and bake some bread with the flour from the harvest. At every chance to help mother hen, all four animals decline.
When it is time to eat the bread, however, the animals are eager to share, but because they did not help, mother hen will not share with them, only with her little chicks.
Review
This is a lovely recounting of the classic tale of helping others out. The illustrations are beautifully depicted, with the use of bright, double-spread images that will surely thrill and engage children. The story teaches a valuable lesson that children will understand and enjoy.
Age Range - 2-6
Rating
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