Little READ Hen

Let your story-writing skills take you out of the henhouse! When the Little Read Hen's friends won&apot;t help her write an eggcellent story, she doesn't let it ruffle her feathers! This literary spin on a beloved folk tale is perfect for aspiring young writers interested in learning how their own fledgling ideas can hatch into a polished story.

In a true collaboration with the author, Holly Stone-Barker's vibrant cut-paper illustrations add riotous fun to each page. Throughout the book are silly wordplays on popular names, such as The Hen in the Hat, Where the Wild Hens Are, and a favorite coffee house, Starbawks. From hand-cut straw to individual feathers, each illustration is something to crow about! Brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, editing, and proofing: all the ingredients of the write recipe for a well-crafted tale are included in this funny book. Readers of all ages will laugh aloud at the determined Little Read Hen as she coops herself up and cracks open her books for research.