Barefoot Books- LadyD: November 2016

I love this delightful book! I'm a huge fan of this charming story with beautiful illustrations that will keep your children engaged! Also, there's a bread recipe in the back with directions on how to make your own bread. In addition, you'll find a story CD enclosed. It's on sale at the moment. Buy the book, here.

About The Book

The Little Red Hen

The lazy rooster and the mischievous mouse can’t be bothered to help the little red hen
tend her ear of wheat. They can’t be bothered to help her take it to the miller either,
or bake it into bread. But when her loaf of warm, fragrant bread is ready, the little
red hen is not at all inclined to share it with them. The rooster and the mouse soon
mend their ways! This lively version of the classic tale is given contemporary treatment
with dynamic, textured illustrations which consist of collage hung from wires then
photographed by artist Kate Slater.

Audio CD includes two versions of the story: one with page-turn chimes and one without.

Ages 3 to 7 years

About The Author

Written By: Mary Finch

Mary Finch has always liked hens. As a child in London just after the war, her family kept hens in the garden. They had a battered and well-loved copy of this story. Mary has two daughters and two grandchildren and lives in Bath, UK.

Illustrated By: Kate Slater

Kate Slater lives on a dairy farm in Staffordshire, UK, with her family, her dog, lots of chickens and two pet sheep. Her studio is the old apple room, with shelves full of papers she uses for her artwork. www.kateslaterillustration.com

Narrated By: Debra Messing

Debra Messing is a stage, television and film actress who has won an Emmy award for her starring role in the hit TV series Will and Grace. Her film work includes Along Came Polly and The Wedding Date.

The Little Red Hen l Barefoot Books-LadyD

Book Beginning

"Once upon a time, a rooster and a mouse and a little red hen lived together in a small brown house with a red roof."

Middle of the Book

"She put the loaf into the oven to bake. When it was ready, she took out the warm, crusty loaf.
"Who will help me eat this tasty, fresh bread?" asked the little red hen.

The Little Red Hen: Illustrations by Kate Slater

Back of the Book

"No you won't," said the little red hen. "I shall eat it myself," said the little red hen. And she did!"

Buy the book, here.

It's so great! Do you have a copy in your home library? I plan on giving it as a gift for my youngest grandson who will soon be 4. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!

Happy Reading!

-- LadyD

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis
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Barefoot Books-LadyD

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Tips For Kids

Ignore the person. Sometimes the easiest thing to do is to ignore the person and go about your business. Log-off if the harassment is bothering you.

Block or delete the person. If it is a happening on Instant Messaging or some other place online that requires a "buddy list," you can block certain users based upon their username, or delete them if they are in your buddy list. You can also block e-mails that are being received from specific e-mail addresses.

Change your information. If someone has hacked into your profile, change your password. If someone repeatedly sends you messages (like, "add me to your buddy list" over and over), consider changing your username or e-mail address.

If there is a profile that was created about you without your knowledge, contact the company which runs the site to have the profile or language taken off.

If you are upset about what is being said, talk to someone you trust. Don't feel like you're alone. Many times, you are able to take care of the cyber-bullying on your own. Sometimes, it gets out of hand, though, and it's helpful to talk to an adult about what is going on. If you feel scared or overwhelmed, maybe even trapped, it's definitely time to talk to an adult, inform your Internet Service Provider and possibly call the police if you are getting physical threats.

for more information, go to www.cyberbully411.org