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The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill, illustrated by Russell Ayto.

Marjorie doesn't feel special.  Unlike the other cows on the farm, she can't ride a bike or do handstands.  So the chicken concoct a cunning plan to get Marjorie feeling better.  They give her one of their eggs, decorated with black spots.  Crowds and the press come to marvel at this cow who laid an egg.  But when the egg starts to hatch is the plot revealed?  You will just have to read it to find out.

Great fun from the first page, this book combines a silly story and zany illustrations into a package that will delight young readers.  The illustrations make this book with their marching chickens, jealous cows, and a befuddled main character.  They are done as collages with the use of photographs as well as drawings.  Great fun.

Highly recommended to share with a group of preschoolers.  This would make a great final book for story times about either cows or chickens.  For ages 4-6.

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Sasha,

I love this book, too. I recently saw a mother reading it to her two children at my local book store. All three of them were laughing with glee. I'm looking forward to sharing it aloud with groups of children.

George Shannon

Posted by: George Shannon | April 19, 2008 11:29 AM

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