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Eggbert, the Slightly Cracked Egg

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This book is absolutely wonderful. It talks about the slightly cracked egg trying to find his niche and his identity. As he journeys place to place he discovers the uniqueness of being different. The illustrations are excellent, vividly depicting the story. A reader can easily see the sincerity of the author throughout the book. I was a tutor when I first discovered the book at the library. I immediately knew it was something special. Not only does it teach kids but it teaches adults.

This is an enjoyable book for kids of all ages to enjoy. The art work is hilarious! Celery stands with arms akimbo along with the other angry vegetables who throw Eggbert out of his home in the refrigerator, into the world. It is a message of hope and acceptance of yourself that spans the ages. I bought it because I fanned through the book and loved the art work, but the story that goes with Eggbert's tale of self-acceptance makes this book a classic for children. I want to see more of artist Rex Barron's work and hope he pairs up with the author, Tom Ross, again.

I can't say enough about Eggbert. When my daughter was two, we checked this out from the library and for four weeks we had a new friend, Eggbert. The peppers and tomatoes and milk and other eggs became a part of our home also. Then one day the book had to be returned. For months we drove past the library and each time my daughter would wail for Eggbert. Then one day she stopped. I did find Eggbert available again, brought it home and for the second time we fell in love with Eggbert. Now I am on Amazon to buy our own copy because we can't bear the separation anxiety once more.

I read this book to kids who visited my school library each spring for years. I enjoyed it enough to order for my grandchildren. The message that "being a little different is just fine" is wonderful. The illustrations are well done and I think it works for Easter. A good picture book!

The kids can't get enough of this book. The illustrations leap off the page, they are colorful and realistic. Story applies to all in teaching about differences and what people can do when on the other side of the fence. A true delight of a story!

I agree with absolutely every single 5 star review on amazon. As a school counselor, sometimes I feel like we don't talk enough about differences and diversity to children. If someone is being picked on, I love bringing up Eggbert. It is a very memorable book. The author does a good job of not making the issue of differences not too complicated for young children to understand. Eggbert also makes me think of the word Rejected. Lots of kids feel rejected for so many reasons. I want kids to include and embrace everyone, that's why this book is on my shelf. So thankful I found it!

I read Eggbert to my 1st grade art class and they really enjoyed the book. They loved the pictures, especially how Eggbert tried to blend in with his surroundings. They kept on asking me to go back to those pages. My class was able to sympathize with Eggbert and how he felt about having to leave the refrigerator. By the end of the book, my students were happy to hear that Eggbert was doing ok and happy to be slightly cracked.

This is a great book to help children celebrate the uniqueness and the special individuals they are.

I love this book. I think every household should have a copy. Great moral to the story.

I stumbled across this book working at a local library and INSTANTLY fell in love with Eggbert. As stated, the illustrations in this book are FANTASTIC. It's detailed as if it were true to life. Many people have mentioned the message of this book, which is accepting things or people that may be different, and realizing the good in everything. I agree with this, but also think it helps develop children's imaginations. It is DEFINITELY one of the personal library.