The Dear Little Hen: the Story of a Rooster that

Name: The Dear Little Hen: the Story of a Rooster that Cheated
Author: Parker Fillmore

A big Rooster and a dear little Hen form a friendship based on mutual sharing of food found in the garden. The Hen diligently shares everything she finds, while the Rooster, in a moment of greed, tries to keep a grain of corn for himself. This act leads to him choking, prompting the Hen to seek help. In her frantic quest to save the Rooster, the Hen encounters a series of characters, each requiring her to fetch something in return for assistance. She runs from the Well to the Dressmaker, then to the Shoemaker, the Sow, the Brewer, the Cow, and finally the Meadow, each time repeating her urgent plea while gathering the necessary items. The Meadow ultimately sends her to the Sky for dew, which the Sky provides out of pity. With the dew, the Hen is able to fulfill each character's request in sequence, ultimately obtaining water for the Rooster. Once the Rooster drinks the water, he recovers and learns a valuable lesson about sharing. From that day forward, he no longer cheats the Hen and ensures that they share equally, reinforcing the importance of honesty and friendship.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1935 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy · 1,588 words

First lines

Once upon a time a big Rooster and a dear little Hen became close friends.

"Let us go to the garden," the Rooster said, "and scratch up some seeds and worms. I tell you what we'll do: everything you scratch up you divide with me, and everything I scratch up I'll divide with you."

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Work type: Short story
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1935 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Adventure, Humor
Length: 1,588 words
Structure: 1 section, 48 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The story is aimed at a young audience, featuring animals and a moral lesson.
Fable — It conveys a moral lesson about honesty and sharing through anthropomorphized characters.
Fantasy — The narrative includes talking animals and magical elements like the Sky granting Dew.
Adventure — The hen embarks on a quest to save the rooster, involving various characters along the way.