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That Egg Is Mine!

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Duck and Cluck are friends, but they don't always agree. Duck has rescued an egg he found, but Cluck is sure that it is her egg and she wants it back. Duck explains how the egg came into his possession, but Cluck wants it, constantly telling Duck it is not his egg. When Duck finally lets Cluck hold it, they are in for a surprise.

This is a fun story about sharing. Both Duck and Cluck have decided it is their egg and will not listen or budge. There is humour, especially when Duck shares how he chases the rolling egg before finally saving it. The illustrations were wonderful and added a lot to the story. I liked the beginning graphic novel format as well. This would make a great read aloud where you could discuss sharing, how to treat a friend and even problem solving. It is also a great book for beginning readers, with simple text and great picture clues. A fun book with a good message.

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I had a lot of fun reading this book. Duck has found an egg and is sure it belongs to them. But their friend Chicken claims the egg is theirs. What follows is a wild adventure where both try to prove who the egg belongs to. Yet as this story comes to a close something unexpected happens and they both learn a valuable lesson.

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This is a new series and good for young readers and listeners. It is a really cute and funny book with a learning lesson on being careful to make statements about what you think without making sure of what you are talking about. Both Duck and Cluck insist that an egg is theirs but neither one is correct. The two are friends but as good friends do, they argue sometimes. They both give their reasons for why the egg is theirs. Good way to teach children good manners and how to apologize instead of arguing about getting their own way. Good illustrations and dialogue make this a fun read.
I received a complimentary ARC from Sourcebooks Kids and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

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This was such a cute and funny book! I especially like that you really couldn't tell whose egg it is. The wording is just enough for young new readers to get through with a great plot.

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This is a Fun and Cute Children's Book that I read to my twin Boys. I think this book is great for kids K to around 2nd Grade. My boys loved this book, and they found parts funny. I loved the message in this book, and I also found this a cute and funny story. The pictures was super cute and made the story come to life. Great Children's book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) or author (Liz Goulet Dubois) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

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A cute book with an essential lesson of being considerate and humble. Lovely illustrations . I loved reading this with my 5 year old .

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It is always a joy for me to find animated characters that, while simply drawn, still convey a wide range of emotion. And emotions between Duck and Cluck are huge, just as they are in the child’s age range for whom this story is aimed. The story is meant for the emerging reader, and there are small surprises to be found in the illustrations on almost every page.

Duck and Cluck are friends, and, like all good friends, they sometimes disagree. Whose egg does Cluck have? Duck believes the egg belongs to her. But, Cluck found the egg. It belongs to her. The back and forth exchange between the two friends becomes raucous. The egg is accidentally dropped and rolls away, leading them on a wildly adventurous chase. When the egg finally comes to a stop, the true owner of the egg is revealed.

Besides being great fun to read, That Egg is Mine! is also a gentle introduction to big emotions and handling disagreements between friends.

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A cute and simple little story about two birds arguing over an egg. This title is great for ages 3-6. As a children's librarian I would purchase this title for my library.

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Thank you NetGalley, Liz Goulet Dubois and Sourcebooks Kids for the book That Egg Is Mine. This is my personal review.
Duck and Cluck have been friends forever. Duck found an egg and is keeping it, but Cluck is sure the egg is hers.
The story is a wonderful lesson on manners and sharing. I love children books that are so easy to read to your children or have them read it to you and with illustrations that add pop to the story and this book has both!

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This Easy Reader was a hit with both my 7 year old niece and myself! I let her read the e-arc that was gifted from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Having a child read it and listening to her laugh, guess and point out similarities made it more authentic when I think about my audience of library patrons. I found the graphic novel styling, illustrations that seem to clue you in, and the final twist at the end to be utterly charming and lots of fun to read. This will be a hit among emerging readers. I highly recommend it!

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This is the debut book in the Duck & Cluck series. It is targeted towards beginning readers and introduces them to the graphic novel format.

Duck and Cluck are long-time friends. Duck has discovered an egg which she is coveting but Cluck thinks that the egg belongs to her. Each one declares ownership. Who does own the egg? Both parties learn a valuable life lesson about manners and sharing.

Kids will love the humour and the illustrations are such fun. They are expressive and animated which is very appealing to younger readers. The vocabulary is spot on with short sentences which can easily be navigated through. This would be a great addition to a classroom setting and also placed in an elementary school library. I highly recommend "That Egg is Mine!"

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A cute and funny story about sharing/mistaken ownership. This is a great book for kids just learning how to read, as the words are simple and easy to sound out.

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This would be a great book for early independent readers to practice with. Short sentences with basic, expressive vocabulary are perfect for beginners. The simple, relatable story would be a good exercise in reading for comprehension. Slightly older students can also use this as an introduction to reading aloud as there are nice opportunities for expression. This would be a good addition to elementary school and classroom libraries!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

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