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The Wise Little Hen

1934

Join Donald Duck in his debut in the classic animated short The Wise Little Hen. The Little Hen is planting corn and would like to have help from Peter Pig and Donald Duck, but they refuse stating they each have a "tummy ache." When it comes time to harvest the corn, Peter Pig and Donald still refuse to help the Hen, so she and her chicks do the harvest by themselves. Finally, the hen cooks the corn and offers some to Donald and Peter Pig, but when they look more carefully they discover a surprise.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

There are no frightening scenes or themes.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Features very mild cartoon slapstick, specifically characters kicking each other in the rump as a form of comic repentance.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

The hen demonstrates steady determination in her work.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The film showcases early creative animation techniques.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Demonstrates the cycle of planting, harvesting, and personal responsibility.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The hen shows empathy by offering food, even to those who let her down, but expects responsibility.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong message about the importance of hard work and honesty; lazy choices result in missing out on a reward.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The hen serves as a positive, responsible role model, while the others demonstrate negative behavior that is corrected.

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  1. Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Wise Little Hen would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Wise Little Hen, and what caused that change?
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