The Runaway Egg

Written by Katy Hudson

Chick's new brother hatches and runs away. Can he catch him?

3.6 Goodreads · 229 ratings

32 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD440L

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Bookroo's summary

Chick is baffled by the fuss over his new baby brother, an egg. But when the egg hatches and sprints away on tiny legs, Chick embarks on a wild barnyard chase. With a determined heart, he navigates narrow escapes and comical mishaps to protect his runaway sibling. Will Chick manage to keep his new brother safe amidst the chaos?

From the publisher

From the author/illustrator of Too Many Carrots comes a rollicking ready-for-baby story-complete with chickens, pigs, and a very angry bull! A perfect springtime read-aloud! Chick is getting a new baby brother . . . and he does NOT understand what all the fuss is about. What is so exciting about an egg that just sits there? Well, it turns out this egg doesn’t “just sit there”–it cracks, two little legs pop out, and it sprints away! Oh, brother! Chick immediately finds himself on a madcap chase through the barnyard as he attempts to protect the legged egg from danger. Narrow misses and hilarious scrapes make this story of brotherly love a truly dynamic read-aloud.

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