About This Book
Reach for this book when you are facing the common household frustration of 'doing it all' while others watch, or when a child is struggling to understand why they should help with chores before playtime. This modern, humorous retelling of the classic folk tale follows a determined hen who wants to make a pizza but receives zero help from her lazy friends, the duck, the cat, and the dog. While the original story ends with the hen eating alone, this version offers a more nuanced lesson on social dynamics and repair. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, the story highlights themes of responsibility and the natural consequences of choice. It is a fantastic tool for parents who want to discuss fairness and the value of contributing to a community. The surprise ending, where the friends finally step up to handle the cleanup, provides a wonderful model for apology and making amends, showing that it is never too late to do the right thing and join the team.
