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)