Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: `Not I!' said the cat. `Not I!' said the dog. `Not I!' said the mouse. They won't water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations-packed with charming details-add plenty ofsly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up! | The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone, Paperback | Indigo Chapters