Name: Henny Penny
ISBN: 9780547902005

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Folktale in Rhyme

A familiar nursery tale pairs tongue-twisting rhymes with bold illustrations and a surprising ending.

Come here for

Rhymes made for reading aloud
Bold line-and-color illustrations

Expect

A comic retelling with a wily fox
Gold-foil accents on the hardcover

Book Details

Authors: Paul Galdone
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: June 18, 2013
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Farm Animal Stories · Fairy Tales & Folklore
Reading lane: Farm Animal Stories

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Publisher Categories

Animal Stories
The Classics
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Funny Stories

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Magic & Fantasy
Cooking & Food
JUVENILE FICTION / Nursery Rhymes
Stories in Verse

About This Book

"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 fun...

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"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.