About this Book Egg is a graphic novel about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes.. This picture book introduces young children to four eggs, but the green egg does not hatch. When the three birds return to investigate, they’re in for a big surprise! With a compelling mix of comic-like panels, wordless pages, and short text featuring word repetition, surprise, and suspense, Egg is an ideal book for new readers, as well as for sharing in a group. Egg is sure to inspire creativity and storytelling in preschoolers, as they determine their own endings.
Reviews from Around the World This is such a beautifully done story that my children love reading again and again. I love that much of the story is told through pictures -- and quite cleverly. Kevin Henkes is one of our favorite authors and he doesn't disappoint with this one!—Craig Louis Citro, Amazon
Thickly outlined in brown, Henkes’s animals exude sweetness and innocence; and a quietly surreal ending, which sees the setting sun morph into an egg and then an orange bird, subtly emphasizes the anything-is-possible potential of storytelling. ...Terrific encouragement for readers to embark on their own narrative experiments.—Publishers Weekly