HENNY PENNY

Verified Purchase(What is this?)A vividly illustrated re-telling of the children's story. Published in 1968, the author follows the style of the times in his artwork - using a limited selection of colours - to produce a memorable book.As another reviewer says this is not the story she was expecting, I will refresh the memory of the older generation: it's the tale of silly Henny Penny, who, when an acorn lands on her head, thinks the sky is falling in, and goes off to tell the king. On the way she accumulates several other farmyard birds...and eventually the deceitful Foxy Loxy, who ushers them to a short-cut to the king, which turns out to be his den."Since then (they) have never been seen again...Foxy Loxy (and family) still remember the fine feast they had that day."The repetition and clear pictures make it ideal for very young children.

The story is classic but the illustrations brought it to life. Great to read to my grandson who soon picked up the names!!

I remember my mother reading this to me as a child. I remember her reading it to my sister as well. Come join the adventures with Henny Penny, Loosey Goosey and the rest of the crew.I'm teaching my son to read and this is an amazing book to teach. My husband and I changed words near the end so the fox didn't eat them. I don't want to reach my 4 year old about this yet!Anyway, it is an easy read and will teach your little one rhyming words.I recommend this to preschooler through kindergarten ages. I'm a homeschooling momma and I approve!

はじまりはよくある絵本のようですが・・・。ちょっとブラックなお話。小さい子どもにはショックかも。個人的には好きなお話。『めんどりペニ−』が邦題です。。

All my boys have read this.They used to read in school.We bought this for our youngest for his birthday.Seems appropriate in times of the never ending pitch for Climate change garbage.Beautifully illustratedBeautiful book my son can pass on to his children one day.

This is a classic tale and who better to tell it than Paul Galdone with his exceptional and humorously expressive artwork. Stunning, a real joy to look at.