Books with title The Little Red Crane

Dex the Little Red Crane and his Very Tall Operater, Pete, are needed for a BIG project far away! While traveling through cities and across the water to their destination, Dex and Pete meet giant crane friends, all with different jobs. What could this BIG project far away want with a little crane like Dex? In the end, Dex may have the coolest job of all. A perfect story for readers interested in construction vehicles, each page of The Little Red Crane introduces readers to a new kind of machinery and the job it performs. Beautifully detailed illustrations enhance the enjoyable and informative journey.

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 of sly 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 story of the industrious Little Red Hen is not a new one, but when this particular hen spies a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza, the familiar tale takes on a fresh new twist. Kids will love following along as the hen, with no help from her friends the duck, the dog, and the cat, goes through the steps of making a pizza-shopping for supplies, making the dough, and adding the toppings. But despite their initial resistance, the hen's friends come through in the end and help out in a refreshing and surprising way.

When I was a child, my Grandma Faith told me stories about a clever little red fox. I loved hearing them, snuggling under the covers all warm and cozy. I have tried to remember and put down on paper some of those tales. However, I must admit that over the years I’ve forgotten many of the details and I’ve had to use my own imagination to fill in the gaps. I’ve told my own children “Little Red Fox” stories and they also love them. Although they are not identical to my grandmother’s version, the characters, the themes, and the settings are as close as I can manage. These stories are an attempt to capture the spirit of her “Little Red Fox” stories. I hope that you enjoy them.

Who will help the little red elf prepare for Christmas?This clever retelling of "The Little Red Hen" features a little red elf and her lazy friends: the hare, the penguin, and the reindeer. Everyone knows elves are industrious and always helping others. But when the Little Red Elf finds some pinecones, she asks for some help with planting them, watering them, and decorating the tree that grows from them. Not surprisingly, her friends decline.It isn’t difficult for the Little Red Elf to stay positive, but on Christmas Day, after she’s cleaned all by herself and prepared treats all by herself, who will help her open all the presents under the beautiful tree?Adorable illustrations by Rosalinde Bonnet are an abundance of cute and will put readers young and old in the proper holiday spirit.