Henny Penny: A Folk Tale Classic

by Paul Galdone

Overview

The acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator retells the beloved fable of a hen who takes her friends on a misguided adventure.

Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny the hen gathers a band of gullible friends who decide they must march off and tell the king. But their misadventures take a frightening turn when they meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. 

With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, and surprise ending, this funny and sad read-aloud book will make a great addition to any child's library of classics.

"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style."—Booklist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544245761
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	07/10/2020
Series:	Paul Galdone Classics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	938,549
Lexile:	AD660L (what's this?)
File size:	53 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.