The Little Red Hen Goes Viral (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798262786695)

What happens when the Little Red Hen finds a cracked smartphone in the barnyard?

In this clever twist on the beloved classic, our hardworking hen discovers the world of YouTube, TikTok, and viral videos. While Duck battles space pirates in VR, Cat perfects her ring-light selfies, and Pig binge-watches shows in his mud puddle, Red Hen teaches herself to film her traditional bread-making process.

Written in playful, bouncing verse reminiscent of Shel Silverstein, this modern fable speaks to our screen-saturated age with humor and heart. When Red Hen's authentic, flour-covered baking video unexpectedly goes viral-garnering millions of views overnight-her fair-weather friends suddenly want to manage her "brand."

But the wisest hen in the barnyard has a different lesson to teach about:

• The value of real work over virtual achievements
• Finding balance between online and offline life
• The difference between followers and friends
• Why the best moments aren't always the recorded ones

Perfect for:

• Children ages 4-10 (and adults who secretly miss Shel Silverstein)
• Bedtime reading that sparks meaningful conversations
• Classroom discussions about technology and friendship
• Families navigating screen time challenges with humor
• Anyone who's ever forgotten to hit "record" during a perfect moment

With whimsical black-and-white illustrations in the spirit of "Where the Sidewalk Ends," this 40-page adventure transforms a timeless tale into a story for our times. The irregular rhymes, made-up words ("cluck-a-duck-doodle!"), and gentle wisdom will have kids giggling while adults nod knowingly.

From grinding wheat to trending tweets, from kneading dough to viral videos, join Red Hen as she discovers that a million fake friends can't scratch a real itch on your neck.

Because sometimes the best stories are the ones that remind us to put down our phones and pick up some flour.