The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids
#2 of 7 in The Food Group Series
What’s inside...
The story revolves around an egg that constantly strives to be perfect in the face of daily aggravations. It goes through various ups and downs in life, learning important lessons about self-care and acceptance. A #1 New York Times bestseller! An Amazon Best Books of the Year 2019 selection! From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect! Meet the good egg. He’s a very good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change… Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten). Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!
Discussion points
What do you think makes the egg 'good' in the story? Can you think of any actions or qualities?
How did the egg's feelings change throughout the book? What made them feel different?
Why is it important for the egg to help others? How did it make you feel seeing the egg help?
What would you do if you were in the egg's place during the story? Would you make the same choices?
Can you think of a time when you felt like the Good Egg? What happened?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the egg’s actions, relating them to their own experiences.
Discuss the importance of kindness and helping others, linking it to the egg’s behavior and choices in the book.
Prompt your child to think about the emotions portrayed in the book, asking how each made them feel and why.
Use the book as a starting point to talk about actions and consequences, both in the story and in real life.
Emphasize the value of differences and diversity, discussing how each character in the book contributed in unique ways.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The Good Egg demonstrates responsibility through taking care of others and making sure everyone in the story is happy and safe.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take care of their belongings and help around the house, showing responsibility in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Through interactions with other characters, the Good Egg shows understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to recognize emotions in their friends and family and respond appropriately, fostering strong relationships.
Example Lesson: The importance of self-care
Explanation: The Good Egg learns the importance of taking time for oneself, even when trying to help others.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand the significance of rest and personal time, which is vital for mental and physical health.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights how working together can solve problems easier than tackling them alone.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperation and collaboration in school projects or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Accepting imperfections
Explanation: The Good Egg learns that no one is perfect and that it's okay to make mistakes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by not being too hard on themselves or others, promoting a healthy self-image and understanding.