Answer: redhen

AnswerCrossword Clue
REDHEN"Little" kids' book character with a strong work ethic
REDHEN"Little" baker of fiction
REDHEN"Little" fictional critter
REDHENHard-working "little" folk tale critter
REDHENNursery-tale chick.
REDHENBarnyard denizen.
REDHENRhode Island fowl.
REDHENFowl of children's story
REDHENThe Little ... (nursery-tale character)
REDHEN"Little" storybook character
REDHEN"Not I!" hearer
REDHENLittle. . .
REDHENLittle . . .
REDHEN"Little" wheat grower in a folk tale