Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
"Will inspire kids to marvel." Booklist
From the award-winning creators of the beloved Nature Book series, this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs is the book that started it all.
From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, this educational and immersive picture book magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs in nature and celebrates their beauty and wonder.
The evocative text is sure to inspire lively questions and observations. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to more than 60 types of eggs and an array of captivating egg facts. Even the endpapers brim with information. A tender and fascinating guide that will spark kids imaginations, whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.
A NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: From the rosy roe of the Atlantic salmon to the delicate ova of the green lacewing, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READERS: Each volume in this unique series of nature books for kids is sure to inspire lively engagement for young listeners. Like the best nonfiction books for children, they are equally engaging in the home and in the classroom.
BEAUTIFUL BOOKS TO GIFT AND COLLECT: Called a delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures" in a starred review from Kirkus, An Egg Is Quiet makes a wonderful gift for kids, families, and teachers. Pair with another in the series, including A Butterfly Is Patient, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Nest Is Noisy, and A Shell Is Cozy, to create an irresistible bundle for nature lovers.
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers
- Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, animals, and life science
- Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit
- Gift giving in an Easter basket or for any special occasion
- Spring break and end-of-school summer reads
- Fans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the Over and Under series
Dianna Hutts Aston has written many bestselling children's books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a student of wildflower seed harvesting and viticulture, a caregiver, and a chauffeur.
Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.