Description
Description
"Egg-stra special." --Kirkus Reviews Pairing Jarvis's joyous illustrations with Patricia Toht's wonderfully rhythmic text, this holiday ode hops through a busy springtime day all the way to Easter Sunday. From the farm where you've carefully selected your eggs--eggs perfect for drawing on with crayon, plopping into dyes, and bejeweling--follow along as preparations continue for the much-awaited festivities. Then on Sunday, open your door and search for eggs of a different kind, filled with foil-wrapped chocolate, spinning tops, and jelly beans. This cheerful Easter-time board book captures all the excitement of the holiday and is sure to become part of a new treasured tradition.
About the Author
About the Author
Patricia Toht is the author of Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin, both illustrated by Jarvis, among many other children's books. She once owned a children's bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She lives in Atascadero, CA. Jarvis is the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin, both written by Patricia Toht, and the author-illustrator of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth; Mrs. Mole, I'm Home!; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!; and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. He has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. Jarvis lives in Manchester, England.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Sprays of bright greens, a shining sun, and dotted buds on trees as well as pastel bunting and fuzzy bunny ears and flower crowns on little ones bring a light, airy lift to this joyful community gathering. . . . Egg-stra special.
--Kirkus Reviews The rhyme scheme works well and is easy to read aloud without any stumbles, and Jarvis's digital illustrations are lovely and natural, filled with spring colors. . . . A springtime Easter tale for young children excited for egg hunts.
--School Library Journal
--Kirkus Reviews The rhyme scheme works well and is easy to read aloud without any stumbles, and Jarvis's digital illustrations are lovely and natural, filled with spring colors. . . . A springtime Easter tale for young children excited for egg hunts.
--School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Pub date:
2025-12-23
Length:
32 pages
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