The Talking Eggs
No. of pages 32
Published: 1989
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“The Talking Eggs” is a folktale set in the American South, where a kind-hearted girl named Blanche lives with her cruel mother. One day, Blanche meets a mysterious old woman who bestows upon her a magical gift: a basket of talking eggs. These eggs, when cracked open, reveal treasures inside. As Blanche learns to embrace her kindness and compassion, she transforms her life and ultimately stands up to her wicked mother. Through lush illustrations and a captivating narrative, this story imparts valuable lessons about generosity, selflessness, and the rewards of treating others with kindness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1989 by Penguin Books Ltd .
Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the recipient of: Five Caldecott Honor Medals Robert D. San Souci is the critically acclaimed author of many popular books for young people. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.