The Odd Egg

Name: The Odd Egg
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781509836239
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Emily Gravett

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Summary

Duck is the only bird without an egg—until he finds his very own, the most beautiful egg in the world. But all the other birds think it’s a very odd egg, and when it eventually hatches, a delightful surprise awaits. This cleverly formatted and beautifully illustrated story features split pages that reveal visual jokes and a twist that will charm readers young and old.
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The Odd Egg

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Description

All the birds have eggs to hatch. All except Duck. When Duck finds an egg of his own to look after, he's delighted: it's the most beautiful egg in the whole world! But all the other birds think it's a very odd egg indeed — and everyone's in for a big surprise when it finally hatches.

With lots of split pages that allow the visual jokes to unfold, The Odd Egg is another witty and lively book from award-winning creator, Emily Gravett.

A beautifully illustrated and cleverly formatted tale with a surprise ending that's bound to ruffle some feathers!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Telegraph praises The Odd Egg as full of wit and detail, perfect for toddlers. The Times calls it an exquisitely expressive egg story, while The Bookseller highlights Gravett’s extraordinary expressiveness with simple artwork. The Guardian warns not to miss the surprise ending, which delights repeatedly. The Observer finds it a charming tale and the Sunday Times heralds it as another triumph for Gravett.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509836239

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Two Hoots

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Gravett

About the Author

Emily Gravett's is twice winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Bronze Award for her debut picture book Wolves and Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears. An author/illustrator of unique talent and tremendous skill she has a host of other award-winning and critically acclaimed books to her name, including: Orange Pear Apple Bear, the Bear and Hare series, Monkey and Me and Tidy. Emily lives in Brighton with her partner and their daughter.

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