{"product_id":"pick-a-perfect-egg-isbn-9781536228472","title":"Pick a Perfect Egg","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe creators of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e return with another seasonal celebration, one that deserves a spot in every Easter basket. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePick a perfect egg with care—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoose a white one nestled there. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather more and softly stack them. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust be cautious not to crack them! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairing Jarvis’s joyous illustrations with Patricia Toht’s wonderfully rhythmic text, this holiday ode hops through a busy springtime day all the way to Easter Sunday. From the farm where you’ve carefully selected your eggs—eggs perfect for drawing on with crayon, for plopping into dyes and bejeweling—follow along as preparations continue for the much-awaited festivities. Then on Sunday, open your door and search for eggs of a different kind, filled with foil-wrapped chocolate, spinning tops, and jelly beans. This cheerful Easter-time read-aloud captures all the excitement of the holiday and is sure to become part of a new treasured tradition.Sprays of bright greens, a shining sun, and dotted buds on trees as well as pastel bunting and fuzzy bunny ears and flower crowns on little ones bring a light, airy lift to this joyful community gathering. . . . Egg-stra special.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rhyme scheme works well and is easy to read aloud without any stumbles, and Jarvis’s digital illustrations are lovely and natural, filled with spring colors. . . . A springtime Easter tale for young children excited for egg hunts.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003ePatricia Toht\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Jarvis, among many other children’s books. She\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eonce owned a children’s bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She lives in Atascadero, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJarvis \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e, both written by Patricia Toht, and the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAlan’s Big, Scary Teeth\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Mrs. Mole, I'm Home!\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Tropical Terry\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Follow Me, Flo!; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boy with Flowers in His Hair. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. Jarvis lives in Manchester, England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300101509349,"sku":"NP9781536228472","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536228472.jpg?v=1767734767","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/pick-a-perfect-egg-isbn-9781536228472","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}