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“'Not I' said the duck. 'Not I' said the dog. 'Not I' said the cat.“

“The Little Red Hen“ utilizes repetition which really brings children in as new readers and allow them to better comprehend what the story is about and the lesson that is meant to be learned. I think fables are an excellent way to do this as using animals just makes it that much more entertaining for children.

This book is a traditional fable about a very lazy Hen and her friends. It is categorized as a fable because it uses the main characters as animals who can talk and interact with each other but in the end they teach a lesson.

This book uses a lot of repetition in order for students to fully comprehend the main message of the story. I think having an emphasis on this allows young students to understand the importance of working hard.

The Little Red Hen by Janelle Cherrington is a traditional folktale. This fun-loving book shares the story of Hen and her three lazy friends, Cat, Dog, and Duck. This story teaches young students about the importance of how working hard with come with better reward than being lazy.

“The little red hen said, 'No, you will not. You have a lot to do. I will eat the bread.' And she did!“

I would use this book in my classroom to teach children about the importance of helping others. The animals in the story do not help the hen make the bread. However, they expect the hen to give them the bread she made.

Fable is the type of literature used in this story. A little Red Hen lived in a house, with a frisky dog, a cat, and a mouse. So begins this fresh look at a beloved old fable. The little Red Hen's frisky housemates―Dog, Cat, and Mouse―would rather play than settle down to daily chores such as planting, cutting, and grinding wheat.

Blurb:
I would not use this book in my classroom. I do not feel that it has much benefit to it.

Review:
This is a cumulative story because of the repetition of “not I, said the...“ It can also be a folktale since the characters are basic.

“'Not I,' said the duck.
'Not I,' said the dog.
'Not I,' said the cat.
'Then I will cut the wheat' said the little red hen.“

This is a preschool or kindergarten-level book. Children can learn to work hard to complete things and they can receive a deservedly reward. The hen worked hard and received bread. However the dog, duck, and cat did not help.

This is a fantasy book that uses cumulative story elements. The story builds on itself and uses repetition throughout the story. This book teaches a great lesson that if you work for something you can receive a great reward and that nothing is ever given out for free.