Title: The Odd Egg
Author: Emily Gravett
Illustrator: Emily Gravett
Illustrator: Emily Gravett
Publisher: Macmillan (2016)
ISBN: 9781509836239
The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett is a funny picture book that promotes open-mindedness, compassion responsibility and a sense of belonging.
“All the birds had an egg. All except Duck… Then Duck found an egg! He thought it was the most beautiful egg in the whole wide world!” Duck shows great compassion and love for this unusual egg, despite negativity from the other birds. The anticipation builds as the egg hatches.
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Scholastic: The Odd Egg Book Activities
Emily Gravett Website: The Odd Egg Activities
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education: The Odd Egg Teaching Ideas
Scottish Book Trust: Emily Gravett Learning Resource
Playing by the Book: 100+ Activities to go with books by Emily Gravett
The Telegraph: The Road Less Travelled – Interview with Emily Gravett
The Guardian: Emily Gravett, children’s illustrator
The Guardian: Author of the Month: Emily Gravett
The Guardian: Emily Gravett’s animals – in pictures
Emily Gravett Official Website
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