P. Zonka Lays an Egg
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

P. Zonka Lays an Egg

By Julie Paschkis

A hen's first egg stuns the coop with unexpected beauty.

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32 pages· 466 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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P. Zonka, a hen more interested in nature's wonders than laying eggs, surprises her fellow chickens with an extraordinary creation. While others see her as lazy, P. Zonka's unique perspective leads to a breathtaking revelation. What will her first egg reveal about the beauty she sees in the world? Discover how one hen's dreaminess transforms into a spectacular surprise, challenging perceptions and celebrating the unexpected.

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When dreamy hen P. Zonka starts laying eggs, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise! Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellow of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens can’t understand why she never lays eggs like they do―they think she’s just plain lazy. But when P. Zonka finally decides to give egg-laying a try, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise! This springtime delight, inspired by Ukrainian pysanky, will enrich the imagination and help readers appreciate the beauty of the world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
466
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about chickensBooks about colorsBooks about farm animalsBooks about eggs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174263
Publication
Published
April 7, 2015
First published
March 1, 2015
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561458196

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