The talking eggs
a folktale from the American South
Jerry Pinkney, Robert D. San Souci
Readers rate it 4.0 (5 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released 1989 · Dial Books for Young Readers
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This is a classic American folktale retold with vibrant illustrations, celebrating kindness and humility while depicting the consequences of greed and cruelty. The story carries traditional folkloric elements where characters face magical outcomes based on their moral choices, with minimal and non-graphic content. It's an excellent read-aloud for younger children and supports discussions about character and values.
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A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.
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- Folklore
- Spanish language materials
- Juvenile literature
- Juvenile fiction
- Greed
- Cruelty
- Conduct of life
- Wealth
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Animals
- Easter & Lent
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ISBN 9780803706194 · Dial Books for Young Readers