Egg of Eyeball?
Cece Bell, Author and Illustrator
Candlewick Press, Fiction, Mar. 8 2020
Pages: 72
Suitable for Ages: 5-8
Themes: Animals, Humor, Cartoons
Book Jacket Synopsis:
Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what Brain found. Chick and Spot say it is an egg. Brain says it is an eyeball. Is it an egg or an eyeball? The inimitable Cece Bell is back with a second hilarious primer on good manners gone awry and arguments run amok. Perfectly pitched to kids just learning to read and loaded with verbal and visual comedy, this offbeat graphic story by a master of the genre builds to an exhilaratingly absurd surprise ending.
Why I like this book:
Silly…Silly…Silly! Just what children will adore most about this book. Brain is once again in a tug-a-war with Chick and Spot, over an eyeball he found. The entertaining banter and rising tension will keep kids giggling until the surprise ending.
There are four chapters in this graphic story. Kids will enjoy the hilarious cartoon-like appearance and easily make out the repetitive words and sentences in each bubble — a great way to help children sound out and remember new words. The book is an early chapter book and will help them transition to more challenging books.
Verdict: Egg or Eyeball? is a rollicking summer read!
Cece Bell is the author-illustrator of the Geisel Honor Books Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot! and Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover, as well as the Newbery Honor Book El Deafo. She is also the creator of the Sock Monkey picture books and Chuck and Woodchuck. Cece Bell learned to read with Dick and Jane, and now she hopes children will learn to read with Chick and Brain. She lives in Virginia with her family.
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*Review copy provided by publisher in exchange for a review.
Sounds like a crazy fun book that children will love. 🙂
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Kids will just love Bell’s very funny book! They’ll have fun guessing too.
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Sounds great!
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We could all use some silly fun.
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I agree with you!
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This book sounds like a super fun read. Thanks for sharing, Patricia!
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Sometimes it fun to just share something very silly. Kids and parents need to laugh!
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What a fun-sounding book! I read Bell’s excellent MG graphic memoir El Deafo, so I imagine that this book is quite fun as well! Thanks for the great review!
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I love that she has written for early readers. They will just love the fun banter!
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I’m a huge fan of Cece Bell. Loved El Deafo! Look forward to reading this one as well.
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Yes, I love Cece Bell’s work. So, I was delighted to see she’s written a entertaining book for younger children.
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I have not read this author’s works yet. Sounds like I need to get on the ball, as they say, because I could use a funny book right about now! Thanks for sharing this unique book with us for MMGM, Patricia! :0}
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This book is perfect for younger readers with cartoon-like characters. Bell writes a lot of graphic novels, her most popular, El Deafo, that is based on her hearing impairment.
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I sure need a book like this right now after reading way too many serious ones in a row. Adding it to my list and putting it on top. Thanks for featuring this goofy title on MMGM.
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I know. I am feeling the same way! It’s nice to take a break and read something fun!
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This sounds like a super fun read for younger readers. Makes me wish my daughter was a little kid again.
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It is a hilarious read! My guess is that kids will be joining in the big debate about what has been found. Love the ending!
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Sounds fun. I’ll be checking it out. Thanks for sharing.
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It is so entertaining for kids learning to read on their own.
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I am a big fan of silliness, and this sounds pretty darned silly. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the post.
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It is so a fun read for kids!
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I just added this one to my next library order after reading your description. It sounds excellent and like a book my students will really enjoy. I am looking forward to it myself. Thanks for sharing and introducing me to this book.
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Good for a lot guessing and giggles! I’m sure they will all be participating!
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