The Tale of Henrietta Hen

Henrietta Hen struts through Pleasant Valley with a confidence that’s as bright as her speckled feathers. Proud of every worm she finds and every egg she lays, she can’t resist a good‑natured cluck that echoes from dawn till dusk, announcing her latest triumphs to anyone who’ll listen. Her boastful chatter, peppered with exaggerated “cut‑cut‑cut” fanfares, draws the attention of her farmyard neighbors—rabbits, ducks, and a sharp‑tongued goose—who are both amused and a little weary of her relentless self‑praise.

When Henrietta’s latest egg becomes the talk of the coop, the surrounding animals finally decide to investigate the source of her uproar. Their cautious curiosity leads them to her hay‑mowed nest, where the hen’s flamboyant display reaches a new, noisy pitch. As the flock gathers, listeners get a glimpse of Henrietta’s larger-than‑life personality and the gentle humor that underpins her competitive spirit, setting the stage for playful lessons in humility and friendship.