Little Red Hen 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: "'Not I!' said the cat. 'Not I!' said the
dog. 'Not I!' said the mouse." 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? 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!