In "Henny Penny," a young hen experiences a dramatic adventure when she believes the sky is falling after an acorn falls on her head. Alarmed, Henny Penny sets off to warn the king, enlisting the help of her friends along the way, including Turkey Lurkey and Ducky Lucky. They encounter various animals and face increasing challenges, but with each new friend, the group grows in size and confidence. The story explores themes of courage and friendship, ultimately delivering a humorous twist as they navigate their fears. Richly illustrated, it offers a delightful retelling of a classic tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Clarion Books, Paul Galdone Nursery Classic .
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Clarion Books .
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest in 1907. He was the winner of a Caldecott Honor and illustrated more than three hundred books in his lifetime, many of which are classic retellings.
This book contains the following story:
Henny Penny
A nut falls on Chicken Licken's head and he is convinced that the sky is falling down and he must warn the king. On his way to the palace he meets Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey, Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky and Drakey Lakey, who all decide to accompany him to warn the king. But then the animals meet Foxy Loxy who lures them to his den. Will the birds escape the fox and fulfill their quest, or will Foxey Loxey eat them up for tea?