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63rd out of 75 books
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23 voters
When Blue Met Egg
by
Lindsay Ward
One cold winter day, Blue returns to her nest to find something wonderful: Egg! Or rather a snowball she mistakes for an egg. Blue puts Egg in a pail and sets off to look for Egg's mother. But as the winter winds down and the temperature goes up, Blue is in for a sad surprise. Not to worry, though. In this sweet story of friendship, even snowmelt grows into something beaut...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 2nd 2012
by Penguin Group USA, Inc
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When a snowball lands in her nest, Blue is surprised but also somewhat delighted at the early arrival of an egg. She tenderly cares for Egg despite its silence while searching for Egg's mother. She searches high and low, but Egg's mother is not to be found. Her journey, by the way, allows readers to take a wonderful visual tour of New York City's busy streets. Over the next months, Blue becomes increasingly attached to Egg as they go on outings, including visits to art museums and the opera. But...more
Blue is sitting in a nest while children are having a snowball fight below. Suddenly, something white and roundish and cold is thrown into the nest. Blue believes it is an egg and is determined to find the egg's mother. Blue carries the egg in a basket to all the hotspots around New York. No one is taking ownership of the egg, much to Blue's surprise. Soon, Blue stops looking and takes care of the egg. The egg stays with Blue for months, but seems to be getting sick. As the days get warmer, the...more
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One wintry day an "egg" flies through the air and lands in Blue's nest high in a tree. Blue is worried sick about Egg, so she sets out to find its mother. They look all over New York City: Central Park, Times Square, Battery Park, the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Opera, the Brooklyn Bridge, the subway station, Columbus Circle, even the Empire State Building, but Egg's mother is nowhere to be found. Blue devotes herself to caring for Egg until Egg's mother comes back. After weeks and months, warm...more
Blue wakes up one winter's day when a mysterious egg lands in her nest. Blue places egg in a bucket and looks all over New York City for Egg's mother, but she is unable to find the mother. Blue takes Egg in for an afternoon of wonderful fun making snowbirds and taking trips down the hill on a sled. Winter turns to spring and Egg grows smaller. Blue tries to care for her sick friend and gets a big surprise.
Lindsay Ward's picture book is filled with cheery artwork. Blue's expressive little face ad...more
Lindsay Ward's picture book is filled with cheery artwork. Blue's expressive little face ad...more
One of my treasures from NCTE this weekend, I thought to myself that this sweet story reminded me of the classic/beloved ARE YOU MY MOTHER? That is, until the end. The simple storyline and clean illustrations were a complete dichotomy to the unpredictable ending.
I am passing this gem along to my son's primary teacher, who I hope will love it as much as I did. I also hope that she shares with the class how books come to sit on their shelves, since this particular copy's pages are still not even...more
I am passing this gem along to my son's primary teacher, who I hope will love it as much as I did. I also hope that she shares with the class how books come to sit on their shelves, since this particular copy's pages are still not even...more
Super cute and heartwarming story about Blue the bird who found egg. Similar to "Are you my mother?", Blue is going to help egg find it's mother. The traverse all over the city looking for egg's mother but after having no luck they decide to have some fun. They go sledding, ice-skating and make snow-birds. Weeks and then months pass with each day as fun and entertaining as the first. Egg starts to get smaller as time goes by and Blue is worried that egg is sick. One day egg disappears and bird f...more
Very cute story of a bird who mistakes a snowball for an egg. She takes care of it throught the winter while searching New York City for the mother. While the story is cute enough, the illustrations are really what makes this book fun. The background scenes of skyscrapers, snowy hills in the park, and the river are often created out of unlikely materials like crossword puzzles, a teacher's attendance book, street maps and what appears to be Scantron sheets. Very unique.
This is a sweet, but strange little story about a bird who mistakes a snowball for an egg and nurtures it until it finally melts. The story is entertaining, but the illustrations are wonderful. We really liked looking at the mixed media pictures, especially the buildings made up of standardized forms. Overall, it was a fun story to read aloud and we enjoyed reading it together.
What a cute little story of a bird who thinks a snowball is a lost egg! It is set in New York with lots of landmarks. The pictures are especially charming as they are layers of cut paper. It reads well and we enjoyed the story. The bird, Blue, is a little clueless but has a loving heart.
I think this is an amazing little book. Blue finds what she thinks is an egg. It turns out the egg is ice. In the spring when the egg melts, Blue believes that the flower that springs where the egg melts is the egg. The writing is very good and this book will be a great read aloud.
Funny, but sweet book about a bird name blue who finds an "egg." She takes care of it all through the winter, but one spring morning she wakes to find that Egg is no longer there. Love the ending and kids will, too.
Wow! This book is a real gem. The illustrations are fantastic, and the storyline is both amusing and affecting. This is exactly the sort of thing you look for in a picture book--something that both children and adults can enjoy.
This is a fun story about a bird and an abandoned egg he finds. Bird takes great care of the egg only to be surprised in the end. They go to lots of great places and get the whole city experience. Reviewer number 12
Sweet little tale about a little blue bird that finds a snowball in his nest and thinks its an egg. It was so cute to see a bird care for a lost "egg". Children will enjoy this story as well as parents.
Jul 19, 2012
Jennifer
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This book is AH-dorable. Blue finds an egg in his nest all of a sudden. But once spring comes he realizes it was not an egg. So cute! Even I was surprised at the change of events.
This story is just plain cute, what else can I say? New Yorkers will particularly enjoy the illustrations which pay homage to their city. I especially loved the ending--oh, so satisfying.
This book was quite the quirky one. I'm still processing it. It was cute as far as the message of friendship and seasons goes though! Plus the illustrations were quite cute.
Charming and clever, in many ways, with a special appeal for those who know New York City. For those who llive there this is probably a "5" star title.
I'm not sure I get this book. I can tell it's awesome, I'm just not sure I got the end. Might be a 5 star if I were smarter. Will reread soon.
Not just another egg story. Loved the surprises along the way and the cut paper illustrations. Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up
November 2012. Very cute story and great illustrations. Would also be a good baby shower gift for anyone who likes NYC.
My kid LOVES this book. And I love reading it. It's one I can stomach to read four plus times a day, LOL. Beautiful pictures.
Recommend for first grade or second with weather or seasons as well as kindergarten with their friendship unit.
Silly and sweet, and kids will loving feeling smarter than blue - and knowing what that "egg" really is and what happens to it in the Springtime. A little far-fetched that they could visit so many indoor spaces without egg... um, changing... but I think we can suspend our disbelief.
Love the story and the illustrations. Would be a great book to share during a winter/spring story time.
Adorable little Blue wanting to take such good care of Egg. A story I adored - even the ending!
Super sweet, with wonderful illustrations. Perfect to share one on one or with a small group.
My kids just thought this was cute and funny, wanted to read it the next day and the next. :)
Oct 22, 2012
Melissa
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3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
lost-and-found,
friends,
going-places,
birds,
places,
humor,
cut-paper,
collage,
preschool-storytime
Love the competent-but-daft Blue, love the city setting, love the perfect ending.
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