Henny Penny - (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic) by Paul Galdone

About the Book

In Galdone's lush retelling, Henny Penny is convinced the sky is falling. So she gathers a band of gullible friends and marches off to tell the kingNonly to meet up with a wily fox. Now included in the Folk Tale Classics series, with beautiful gold foil cover accents. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." Booklist, ALA --

About the Author

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.