The Fox and the Hen - Hardcover

Battut, Eric

3.51

101 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1907152024 ISBN 13: 9781907152023

Publisher: Boxer Books, 2010

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Oh, no! Henrietta Hen laid her very first egg today—but sly Red Fox has tricked her into giving it to him! And now he plans to gobble it all up.

But Henrietta doesn’t want her precious egg boiled, poached, scrambled, or fried. Whatever will she do? Together, Henrietta and her friends on the farm hatch a cunning plan to fool Red Fox--and save her egg from becoming an omelet.

A wittily told tale, beautifully enhanced by Eric Battut’s charming and earthy illustrations.

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About the Author:

Eric Battut was born in Chamalieres, France, where he still lives and works today. After studying economics and civil rights for six years, he went on to study illustration at L'Ecole Emile Cohl in Lyon. He has since created many successful and award-winning books for children.

From School Library Journal:

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 2—Henrietta Hen lays her first egg and innocently trades it to Red Fox for a worm. The other farm animals quickly tell her that she must get her precious egg back and go with her to make the trade. Rabbit offers vegetable seeds, Goose has soft white feathers, and Goat provides delicious cheese. Each time Red Fox refuses and thinks of a new way to eat the egg. Sheep brings wool, Pig makes marmalade, and Cow offers milk—but still Red Fox refuses. Henrietta Hen finds an enormous stone that her friends paint white, and Red Fox eagerly trades her egg for this bigger one. When a little yellow chick hatches from Henrietta's egg, all are happy except for Red Fox, who waits impatiently beside a black pot for his giant hard-boiled egg. The animals are outlined in thick, black line and dabs of white highlight the vibrant red and orange palette. The farm background changes with each animal's visit to Red Fox and yet appears much the same, giving children a chance to spot the differences. With great economy, Battut gives each animal an expressive face and moves the story to a satisfying conclusion. The print size and word placement, as well as the simple vocabulary, make this a selection that children will want to read themselves. It's also a great choice for storytimes.—Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN
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