Egg
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Egg

Written & illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Three eggs hatch, but one remains a mystery. What surprise awaits?

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,062 ratings
32 pages· 60 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Four eggs, each a different color, hold a secret. Three hatch into birds that fly away, leaving the green egg behind. When the birds return, they discover an unexpected surprise. What mystery lies within the unhatched egg? This charming tale invites young readers to explore friendship and curiosity through engaging illustrations and suspenseful storytelling.

"Surprise!" "Egg" "Good-bye" "Egg"

— from the book

From the publisher

Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year long.

This masterful and stylistically original picture book introduces young children to four eggs. One is blue, one is pink, one is yellow, and one is green. Three of the eggs hatch, revealing three baby birds who fly away. But the green egg does not hatch. Why not? When the three birds return to investigate, they’re in for a big surprise! What will happen next? With a compelling mix of comic-like panels, wordless pages and spreads, and a short text featuring word repetition, surprise, and suspense, Egg is an ideal book for emergent readers, as well as for sharing in a group. Egg is sure to inspire creativity and storytelling in preschoolers, as they anticipate the page turns and determine their own endings! Kevin Henkes is the bestselling author of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Waiting, and Kitten’s First Full Moon, among many other beloved titles.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
60
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about eggsBooks about EasterBooks about animal soundsBooks about colorsBooks about birds
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What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.5

Simple, sweet, easy. This book is a good example of a story that is told through words and pictures, not just told in words and illustrated too. The story is sweet, the actual words in the book are repetitive and simple, and there's a cute message about friendship. My three-year-old loves that she can read this book to the rest of the family!

Lauren Hancock

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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
January 3, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
This text type is Futura BT Light
Illustration details
Brown ink and watercolor paint were used to prepare the full-color art.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062408723

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