I received an electronic ARC from Candlewick Press through NetGalley.
Brain finds a white object that he thinks is an eyeball. It's obvious to Chick and to readers that it's actually an egg. They argue and pull in other animals - Spot and Puff. Everyone but Brain agrees it's a chicken egg. One more character joins the story - Something Else, and a surprise twist finishes the story.
Repetitive gags throughout will delight younger elementary level readers. The illustrations are joyful and support the humor in the text. One more character joins the story - Something Else, and a surprise twist finishes the story.
Repetitive gags throughout will delight younger elementary level readers. The illustrations are joyful and support the humor in the text.

Thank you Candlewick Press and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love Cece Bell. Her humor. Her illustrations. The twists in her stories. Chick and Brain is a fun series for fans of Captain Underpants. They are also great for beginning readers as the dialogue is short and pictures are engaging but not over stimulating. I liked the ending the most. It made me giggle.

Wow. So, that was crazy. A bit surreal. It was also great silly fun! Is the white oval object that Brain found an eyeball or an egg? Brain says eyeball, but Chick disagrees and says it's an egg. Spot the Dog agrees with Chick, as does Puff Huffman the Cat. Through all of this, we have misunderstandings about who is having whom over for lunch, and lessons in manners. Then Something Else arrives, and the mystery is finally solved. The silliness and repetition makes this a great read aloud book, and the offbeat antics of the characters and goofy artwork will be appealing to all ages.

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A very early chapter book, best used for confidence building in a child still in the early stages of reading independently. The plot follows a simple formula but ends with a fun subversion of expectations.

I agree with other reviewers that this has a similar vibe to Elephant & Piggie. This story had my preschooler laughing. It was a bit repetitive for my taste,

This is a cute and funny book! I think that fans of Elephant and Piggie will love this book! Cece Bell always finds the humor!

Chick and Brain: Egg or Eyeball is a humorous visual comedy that will make you laugh your socks off!

This picture book is not all it's cracked up to me (haha, jokes!). It might seem like a children's book from a few steps away, but take a closer look and it's an amusing selection of comedy for both young and old alike!

In the first chapter, Chick and Brain argue over whether an egg is an egg or an eyeball. Chapter 2 introduces Spot the dog, who also agrees with Chick but creates a bit of conflict. Chapter 3 introduces Puff the cat, but creates some drama over his lunch time favourites. And then the last chapter introduces Something Else entirely.

The illustrations give me my 90s childhood vibes. That made it quite nostalgic, and having the comedy be so good to really hit home. This book also gave me Dexter and DeeDee vibes with the smarter character and not as intelligent one. Serious, so nostalgic! It's great!

Overall, this book is amusing and a quite read. If you're looking to spice up your shelf with something fun, light and hilarious then grab this book!

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Cece Bell has done it again with her silly humor in Chick and Brain: Egg or Eyeball. The repetitive text makes this a good pick for beginning readers. I love that the format is that of a graphic novel but has chapters to make readers feel as if they are reading something substantial. This book is great for those kids who have read all of the Mo Willems and want more humor with dialogue. Great for teaching voice in a book as this book would adapt easily into a silly reader's theater and students would enjoy.

In this book, Brain brings forth what looks like an egg and Chick argues that no it must be an eyeball. Characters from the last Chick and Brain book make an appearance but we are also introduced to two new characters! Quirky, silly, and giggle inducing, this book is one that will surely appeal to my students. I will be purchasing this book for our library's collection.

We love Cece Bell in our house, and her newest book certainly didn't disappoint! Both my kindergartner and fourth grader enjoyed reading this book and laughed out loud and the funny antics of Chick and Brain. This book is the perfect level for children who are learning to read longer books but aren't quite to a true chapter book yet, though I think it would be entertaining for all ages.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This is really a laugh out loud, roll around funny. Kiddos love to laugh and be silly. Brain who looks like a brain finds an eye ball with chick. It looks like an egg and chick tells Brain that it is. Egg or an eyeball it is all silliness. Until Spot comes and he wants to eat the egg and pretty soon other animals come into the craziness and then you have fun chaos.

It is an egg or an eyeball. The friends find out and all ends well. A silly time in this crazy time of 2020.

A Special Thank you to Candlewick Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Cece Bell looks to repeat her Geisel Award with the return of idiot savant Brain and his best friend Chick. Wordplay, arguments, and misunderstandings abound as the friends argue about whether that white, oval-shaped thing Brain found is an egg (like Chick thinks) or an eyeball (like Brain thinks). Soon all the animals in the vicinity are in on the debate. This book is great for beginning readers, with simple, repetitive text and subtle wordplay. The funny, zany story will delight readers, as will the surprise ending and Bell's whimsical illustrations. 5 to 8.