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In this classic children’s folklore tale, Henny Penny and her companions embark on a journey to alert the king that the sky is about to fall. Their expedition is cleverly diverted by a sly fox, who uses deception to outwit the group. The story illustrates the themes of friendship, bravery, and the danger of complacency while providing a moral lesson wrapped in playful narrative.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: William Stobbs
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