A story of a small rooster who is scorned by his fellow creatures in the barnyard because of his size until they realize the value of his voice.

A Hungarian Folklore retold.

Little Rooster is happy to find a diamond button—it's a perfect present for his mistress. Then along comes the King, who snatches the button for his treasure chamber! And when Little Rooster demands the button back, the King is so furious he has Little Rooster thrown into a well. One thing the King doesn't know: Little Rooster has a magic stomach. Water? Fire? Bees? No problem!

Had a Little Rooster is the latest lavishly illustrated children's songtale from GIA Publications, Inc. A cumulative song that has been shared for more than 100 years, each verse of "Had a Little Rooster" introduces a new character and a new sound that must be added to the previous verse. Cumulative songs are tons of fun for kids, challenging singers to use more and more breath and to remember an ever-increasing cast of characters and sounds. The song can be downloaded with a code included in the book.

Recounts in rhyme the story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.

The Little Rooster turns an analytic eye on everything that happens around him. He seeks advice from elders and asks for explanation. As an answer, he finds, ambition, pride, and stubbornness. The Little Rooster disagrees with obsolete and absurd behaviors that lead to clashes and death. He decides to change that way of living. He travels around the world carrying his message: mutual respect, stopping the mistreatment of female chickens, not abusing baby chickens, loving and protecting the environment. During his trip, he escapes many times from emboldened groups that want to kill him for altering their world. Finally, he has no alternative; he has to face them and decides to fight. The result of the battle brings changes that will affect life.