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? 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!