First The Egg
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FIRST THE EGG
A Neal Porter Book/Roaring Brook Press/Fall 2007
(from inside flap)
THEN she produced her first work that kids can read themselves, the lovable DOG AND BEAR.
NOW she tackles that age-old question - Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
This is a book about transformations… from egg to chicken, seed to flower, and caterpillar to butterfly. But it’s also a book about creativity - as paint becomes picture, word becomes story… and commonplace becomes extraordinary.
2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
New York Times Best Seller
New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007
ALA Notable Book (American Library Association), 2008
A NAIBA Children’s Pick of the List, 2007
-starred review/Kirkus Reviews
“… Another perfectly pitched triumph from an emerging master of the concept book…”
-starred review/Horn Book
“… The best picture books create a world in themselves, and this tour de force is one of them…”
-starred review/School Library Journal
“… Vibrant… Fresh and inviting… With its even rhythm, clearly expressed concept, and strong visuals, this book would make a great read-aloud for preschoolers.”
-best illustrated/New York Times
“… FIRST THE EGG arrives as an eye-catching reminder that learning can be made sheer delight.”