Synopses & Reviews
Cast out of the refrigerator because of a small crack, Eggbert sets out into the world, using his talent for painting to try to blend in. Eventually he realizes that cracks are everywhere and reminds us all that our flaws are perfectly natural. And that's no yolk!
"Eggbert is an egg worth watching". -- School Library Journal
"Eggbert does Humpty Dumpty one better by coming to terms with a character flaw: a slight crack.... A very charming story". -- The Associated Press
"Kids can't help but be attracted by the wonderful artwork. The pictures here are slick, beautifully colored, and brimming with fun. Move over Dancing Raisins, here's Eggbert". -- Booklist
About the Author
Tom Ross was inspired to write this story by his wife's real-life bowling ball, named Irma. He and his wife live in a funky adobe in New Mexico, along with their son and a friendly mutt, Mookie. copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.