Author:Mandy Cross
Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a naughty fox tries to capture a clever little hen! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
The bold colourful illustrations are immediately engaging and this story can be put to good discussion use for the way in which it illustrates moods and feelings.
—— The School LibrarianThe book is written in rhyme, which always goes down well with the Madhouse Mini-testers, and is great fun to read out loud at bedtime. Each page has a huge, brightly coloured picture that really enhances the text. The characters are all really appealing and the story really caught Pierre's imagination...
I've just noticed on the back of the book that two further stories will be coming soon featuring Billy and Hugo - Billy the Goat's Big Breakfast and Hugo the Hare's Rainy Day - so I'll definitely have to look out for those to complete the collection.
Wonderfully illustrated and simply told.
—— The Independent