<p><strong>This timeless story of having your cake (and eating it, too!) comes to life with Paul Galdone''s dynamic, amusing pictures. A classic storybook for all young readers--and a cautionary tale for lazy ones. <em>Little Red Hen</em> is a time-tested tale about how we reap what we sow.</strong></p><p>When the Little Red 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."</p><p>They won’t water, cut, or grind the wheat... or help bake a cake with it, either. So in the end, the Little Red Hen eats the cake all by herself as well!</p><p>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>