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Henny Penny

by Paul Galdone Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

A farmyard tale set in motion by a falling-sky scare

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A farmyard tale set in motion by a falling-sky scare

Henny Penny becomes convinced the sky is falling and sets off to warn the king, joined by a group of trusting animal companions. Their journey brings them into the path of a wily fox, giving this folk-tale retelling a clear thread of rumor, fear, and gullibility. Paul Galdone’s version is presented as a rhyming read-aloud, with illustrations and an unexpected ending noted in the supplied description. Its farm-animal cast and simple chain of events make the tale easy to follow aloud, while leaving room to talk about how a frightening claim can spread.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Suitable for children ages 4–8, according to the supplied metadata.
  • A read-aloud option for families introducing children to traditional folk tales.
  • For young readers who enjoy stories featuring farm animals and rhyming language.

Themes

Rumor and fearGullibilityFarm animalsFolk tales

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Book overview

"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." --Booklist Another popular retelling by Paul Galdone joins the Folk Tale Classics series! Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, surprising ending, and beautiful gold foil cover accents, this funny read-aloud will make a great addition to any child's library of classics.
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