What's in the Egg, Little Pip? [Hardcover]

Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 21, 2010 | Age Level: 3 and up

A new egg has just arrived, and Little Pip's parents are so excited! They tell Pip that this new change will soon make their family "just right"--but Little Pip isn't so sure. She thinks their family is already just right, and a boring old egg certainly can't make it any better! It seems to Pip that all anyone cares about is that EGG. Pip soon learns to help as much as she can, and through the long, harsh winter, she and Papa guard the egg, keeping it warm. But she still can't figure what all the fuss is about...until the day when CRACK! the egg breaks open and Pip joyfully meets her baby brother Sam for the very first time!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2-In this third book about Little Pip, the young penguin wonders what is so special about the egg her parents are so carefully protecting. She experiences all the feelings that single children have when they discover that they are about to have a new sibling. Her parents don't seem to have time or room for her any more, and "I should be enough," she thinks. Her best friend, Merry, also cannot understand what the fuss is all about in her family. The two go off to play, but when a storm comes, Pip rushes back to help her father keep the egg warm and safe. When it finally hatches, she welcomes her baby brother and is happy to see all of the other penguin families with their new members. Lovely full-bleed illustrations in soft colors depict the rough texture of the Antarctic land and the harsh weather. Little Pip's expressions and body language reflect her moods of curiosity, insecurity, concern, and joy. Wilson and Chapman have once again produced an endearing book about a situation with which children can easily identify. Pip, Pip, hooray!-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

From Booklist

The baby penguin who tackled separation anxiety in Where Is Home, Little Pip? (2008) and learned to swim in Don�t Be Afraid, Little Pip (2009) here takes on another childhood challenge�dealing with the impending arrival of a new sibling. She frets and pouts that �I should be enough!� until she plays an active role in keeping the egg safe and finally welcomes her new baby brother. Although the message is a familiar one, the universal family drama combines nicely with the naturalistic setting (a warmly depicted rocky beach) and realistic animal behaviors (parents taking turns sitting on the egg) to keep the telling fresh. Grades K-2. --Ian Chipman

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (December 21, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416942041
• ISBN-13: 978-1416942047
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What's In the Egg, Little Pip?, February 23, 2011

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Kendal A. Rautzhan - See all my reviews

This review is from: What's in the Egg, Little Pip? (Hardcover)

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Read aloud: age 3 and older.

Read yourself: age 7 - 8.

Little Pip used to sleep under her mama's soft, warm belly. Now, there was no room for her ever since the Egg had arrived. Mama and Papa were very excited about the Egg, and told Pip that they must be very careful to protect the Egg from cold; soon a sister or brother would arrive and make their family "just right."

But Pip wasn't so sure about the Egg, and felt their family was just right the way it was - just Mama, Papa and Pip. But when a storm approaches, Pip hurries home to help keep the Egg warm. When the Egg finally cracks, Pip is in for a grand surprise.

Perfectly rendered in every way, this charming story gently addresses a child's concerns about making room for a new sibling.