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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Cow That Laid an Egg
By Andy Cutbill, Russell Ayto (Illustrator)
A cow discovers an unexpected talent, thanks to some crafty chickens.
32 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Marjorie, a cow longing for a unique talent, feels overshadowed by her peers. Unable to ride bikes or perform tricks, she yearns for something special. One morning, with the help of mischievous chickens and a paintbrush, Marjorie finds herself at the center of an astonishing event—she's laid an egg! As the farm buzzes with excitement, Marjorie must navigate her newfound fame and the mystery behind her miraculous feat. Will this unexpected twist bring her the recognition she craves, or is there more to the story than meets the eye?
From the publisher
Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. She can’t ride a bicycle or do handstands like the other cows. Then one morning (thanks to a bunch of scheming chickens and a paintbrush), Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary: shes laid an egg!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 314
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD470L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.6
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 121164
Publication
- Published
- January 22, 2008
- First published
- February 1, 2008
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061372957
- LCCN
- 2007937701
- OCLC
- 229318535
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