When all the eggs have hatched, only Duck's remains . . .
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... another triumph for Gravett (The Daily Telegraph, UK )
...will delight again and again (The Guardian, UK )
...great skill and humour (The Scotsman, UK )
...exquisitely expressive (The Times, UK ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
...will delight again and again (The Guardian, UK )
...great skill and humour (The Scotsman, UK )
...exquisitely expressive (The Times, UK ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Beautifully illustrated and stylishly written, The Odd Egg is an endearing gem of a book that will delight and captivate children
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a cracking book (excuse the pun). It's the gorgeous pencil and watercolour illustrations that tell the story, and the pages inside are different widths, each getting a bit wider to with a format like that of The Hungry Caterpillar. At the beginning, there's a pile of eggs, and on each turn of the page an egg from the pile hatches and the mini version of one of the mother birds emerges. But Duck didn't lay an egg and instead found a great big spotty egg which takes an age to hatch. What will be inside? It's a simple premise, with beautiful pictures, and humour in the pictures - we love the large booties that Duck knits while she waits. There's a fun twist in the tale and even though my children know what's coming after the first read they want to hear the story over and over again. For fans of Gravett's stories which do vary in their target audience, this is a natural step on from the Orange Pear Apple Bear and is simpler than Meerkat Mail for example, both of which I also recommend whole-heartedly.
A smashing Easter present - or a eggscellent choise for any time of year.
A smashing Easter present - or a eggscellent choise for any time of year.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By N. Brockmann
Format:Hardcover
I don't often write reviews but the whole "duck vs drake" review prodded me into action. This is an excellent book which I and my daughter love. The story is very simple and touching. Even though it is short it has a few great twists -- like the boy duck and the unusual ending -- for those who are smart enough to recognize them. My 3 year old is! Illustrations and sequencing are top notch. Give it a try along with Gravett's others especially Monkey & Me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Debra Shaw
Format:Paperback
I saw this book in WH Smiths and just had to buy it for the new baby in the family. The pictures are so charming and the story is so sweet with a surprise at the end. Also the book is light enough to post to Australia. I wish this book had been available when my sons were little.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An unexpected ending in a a clever format: Toddler addictive!
At first sight, not really knowing what to assume of the unexpected ending.
I was not sure how politically correct the message was. Read more
I was not sure how politically correct the message was. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anastasia
2.0 out of 5 stars
short and sweet
Agree with the reviews I have read already, beautifully drawn and a cute little
story. Book is very short however and the images lack depth. Read more
story. Book is very short however and the images lack depth. Read more
Published 11 months ago by carcas
1.0 out of 5 stars
A little strange
Bought this book for my 4 year old as an alternative to an easter egg. Very strange story but my daughter still loves it.
Published 12 months ago by Doone
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic book
my 3 1/2 year son loves this book. Great book for bedtime, as it's not too long. he loves looking at what each egg hatches. really recommend this.
Published 16 months ago by Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely illustrations
I love Emily Gravett's illustrations and I love the little 'twist' at the end. Both my four year old and nine month old love this book!
Published 19 months ago by CocoDew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very educational!
A beautifully illustrated book showing the many variations in egg size and shape from the tiny Robin's egg through a number of birds to the large flamingo egg. The (male mallard! Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by S. Helm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun
If there is one name that constantly jumps out for the Young Adult illustrated books then its Emily Gravett, not only has she given the reader highly original but also beautifully... Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, beautifully illustrated.
I was amused by the review that objects to a male duck hatching an egg. The book is, I'd like to think, also a crafty little plea for the importance of fathers, single fathers, any... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by V. Carlin
4.0 out of 5 stars
VIVE LA DIFFERENCE !
Author/illustrator Emily Gravett has received numerous accolades for her work including the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award for Illustration. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2009 by Gail Cooke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Suitable for all!
We received this as an Easter present for our daughter - and it made an excellent gift. Although my daughter is only 18 months she loves the pictures and 'naming' the different... Read more
Published on 17 April 2008 by Matilda's mummy
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