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The Good Egg Hunt

The Great Eggscape!

Jory John

Ages 4–8 NYT Best Seller

Readers rate it 4.0 (6 on Hardcover)

32 pages · Released Feb 11, 2020

Content report card

What's inside

High confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

This is a lighthearted picture book adventure featuring anthropomorphic eggs that celebrates friendship, inclusion, and helping others. The only potentially concerning element is mild suspense around a missing friend, which is quickly resolved and age-appropriate for the target audience. The story rewards breaking out of comfort zones, teamwork, and caring for friends, making it an excellent choice for young readers learning about social skills and empathy.

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From the publisher

Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Great Eggscape! The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn't... Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Great Eggscape! The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn't a huge fan of group activities, especially when he's made to be "It" for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn't want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays, anyway. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody's still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure that reminds us to break out of our shells and help our friends in need! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own eggs.

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Friendship
  • Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Humor
  • nyt:picture-books=2020-03-29
  • New York Times bestseller
  • Series:The-Food-Group
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

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