When finding a seemingly abandoned egg, the young boy imagines all of the possibilities for what may lie within. The text is short and suitable for preschool ages. The illustrations are adorable and add to the story. There could have been more of a story arc for the book, but overall it is a pleasant picture book for some of our youngest book lovers.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love the cover of this book. It's so fun. It immediately made me want to read it. The illustrations are great. The text flows well and isn't too long. A great read.

This is an absolutely beautiful book with a delightful story and the most charming illustrations. This would be ideal for young readers keen to read independently.
I teach English as a foreign language, and for my littlest students that involves lots of storytelling and activities around the themes of the story. I can see this adorable tale quickly becoming a firm favourite and am planning an Easter session around it!
I had the chance to read a preview copy of the book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers.

What parent and teacher doesn't like a book that teaches children about problem solving and curiosity?!

The illustrations in this book are lovely and should keep the attention of the reader. Again, I love the intrigue it stirs in the reader and drive to find out what kind of animal might hatch out of the egg. Some kiddos need a few examples to emulate and this one includes a trip to the library! Always a good place to be.

I also love that the boy takes notes along the way. In my experience as a teacher, so many kids are overconfident in their ability to piece together clues in their minds (or they're just rushing and they don't want to slow down to write), so I like the model of taking your time to write down thoughts.

This would be a great read aloud for kids in early 3rd grade and below (possibly older, depending on the kids) in advance of a scientific method or nature unit.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital copy of this text. My review is fair and provided without obligation.

What an adorable, simple, little book! “The Boy and the Egg” is a sweet tale of the different animals or birds that could be hatched from within an egg that small children might find, from turtles to dinosaurs.

Told from the child’s viewpoint, it is beautifully and vibrantly illustrated using different animals throughout the story. Focusing on children’s expectations and their own investigations, there is also a discussion question at the end of the book.

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This was a cute story about a boy who finds an egg. He decides to take the egg home and care for it, imagining what might be inside the egg. When the egg finally hatches, he is surprised to discover it is not any of the animals he has considered.

An adorable and cute story about a boy finding an egg and imagining all the possible animals it could hatch into. It was an great story right up to the last page where it pretty much ends abruptly and not the best. I was hoping for more of a memorable ending to a sweet story but it fell short for me there. The illustrations are beautiful and the story endearing (up till the ending).

A young boy finds an egg and he takes it home so that he can keep it safe. He reads lots of books about animals that are born from a shell. Wonder what kind of animal it will be.

In what looks like a European town, a boy finds an egg and takes it home, wondering what will come out of it. It ends up being nothing he could have imagined.
Cute story, with a good twist. Nicely drawn, though nothing here really stands out.

This book is an absolute delight! When the boy finds an egg, he uses his powers of observation, critical thinking and imagination to decide how to best care for her treasure. When the egg hatches and doesn't quite live up to his wild imaginings, he dampens his disappointment with all of the ways he and the hatchling will become great friends. The illustrations are a beautiful and integral part of the storytelling. I will be ordering the print version of this book for our family library.

The artwork is superb. The cute and charming illustrations perfectly capture a child’s wild imagination. It’s the perfect bedtime story. It teaches kids how to care for other living things. It is also a great introduction to young ones on how to manage expectations and differentiate fantastical adventures from reality. Real life is not that bad, after all. You just have to recognize all the beautiful and wonderful things around us. Will definitely share this to my son.

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This was a beautifully illustrated book with a fantasy aspect. I loved the creative imaginings that this boy dreams up but the practical side of me was frustrated because an abandoned egg will most likely never hatch.

I also think it's important for kids to learn that it's best to leave an egg in nature where you found it. This was probably way overthinking it but I did enjoy the unique ideas that he dreamed up, it just didn't all work for me as a reader and as a parent with small children. Thank you to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for a copy of this book.

What an amazingly illustrated book! This book is great for younger kids! I wish it was a little longer! Thank you netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review!

'The Boy and the Egg' by Ellen Delange with illustrations by Martina Heiduczec is the story of a boy with a big imagination who finds an egg.

A boy outside playing finds an egg. He can't find a nest, so he takes it home. He starts imagining what will come out of the egg when it hatches. His imagination dreams up bigger and bigger creatures. When the egg finally hatches, what will come out?

I enjoyed this picture book, but mainly for the really great illustrations. The story is fine, but I don't think the idea of finding an egg and bringing it home to hatch is a good lesson to emulate. It's still a fun picture book though.

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This is a delightful book that give children the nudge they need to explore and dream and investigate for themselves. The illustrations are gorgeous and full of the kid of detail that will keep kids interested and make this a household favorite in no time.

A wonderful book about a slightly awkward boy and his desire to live as he wishes. This book fills a bit of a void. Often books dealing with emotions show female protagonists. So, I appreciate the way this book shows a boy in emotional moments. The text is good and the illustrations wonderful. I already have this book on my list to buy for friends.

Not a bad story! I liked that the boy seems to have visited a library to look at books about eggs. I think kids will enjoy guessing what kind of animal or bird will hatch out of the egg. The boy has a great imagination! I actually guess wrong! That's what I get for not thinking outside the box! I liked the illustrations; very nicely done!

Sweet little story, great for encouraging lots of interesting activities and discussions in the classroom. The illustrations suit the story well. 3 stars, only because I felt that the story didn't have as much rhythm or build up to the revealing point, compared to similar books for this age group.

A pleasant and engaging read for the young, with good morals. A lad finds an egg and goes to the library to learn about caring for them. He has all kinds of fantasies about what might come out of it when it hatches – but is initially disappointed. Can he overcome his over-high expectations and live with the reality? Well, you'll have to find out – certainly the target audience will enjoy doing so, for they'll like the invention and the design, as the illustrations are strong and the story is certainly free of all clutter. A strong four stars for this success.

Such a fun story with many components and great pictures. The animals in the story are illustrated so well and this book was very fun to read through. What child has not found an animal egg outside and wondered what animal is inside. Great story and will share with loved ones.