The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett

All of the birds had laid an egg except Duck.  But he found an egg!  A lovely, large egg with green spots that he was sure was the best egg in the world.  The other birds’ eggs hatched one by one until only Duck’s huge egg is sitting there whole.  Duck continued to wait patiently for it to hatch, sitting next to it and knitting.  The egg began to crack and…

Gravett, author of the charming Orange Pear Apple Bear, has again created a book that is very child friendly and accessible.  Her art is soft and filled with playful elements.  The addition of flaps to turn while the eggs are hatching, adds to the sense of anticipation.  Her pacing is right on, and the humor is pitch perfect.

An ideal book for reading aloud to preschoolers, this book is appropriate for ages 3-5.