The friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog who appoints himself her protector ‘is treated by the author with delicacy and strength in lovely and lucid prose.’ —C. "A moving story, full of suspense." —H.

1959 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
Aurianne Award 1958 (ALA)
1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best in Catholic Reading for Children 1959 (CLA)
Honor Certificate 1960, Hans Christian Andersen Award Committee (IBBY)

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The little cow and the turtle
The last little cat
The house of sixty fathers
The wheel on the school
Hurry Home, Candy