It's getting dark and Red Hen needs to get her six little chicks settled down for the night. But the chicks are full of energy and wriggles and it will take lots of stories, songs and snuggles from Red Hen to quieten them. One by one they close their eyes until only one lively chick is still awake. And Red Hen knows just how to rock him to sleep...the sleepy-time secret spell. With its appealing farmyard theme and counting element, this tender story is designed to be suitable bedtime reading for very young children.