Picture Books: The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio offering a lively reading of the story online and charming illustrations by Raffaella Ligi which offer plenty to spot and talk about, this book is perfect as a starting point for discussions about being helpful and where food comes from.