Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg

by Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Henry Cole
Farm animals rescue an enormous egg from the road and then must figure out how to care for the mysterious creature. What could possibly be inside this egg and why is it taking so long to hatch?
  • ISBN: 9781682633748
  • Publication date: 02/07/2023
  • Page Count: 32
  • Size: 9-1/2" x 11"
  • Age Range: 4-8
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Description

Farm animals rescue an enormous egg from the road and then must figure out how to care for the mysterious creature. What could possibly be inside this egg and why is it taking so long to hatch?

Lester Laminack returns with a delightfully funny sequel to his barnyard story of three hens and a peacock. This time the animals decide to work together to rescue an enormous egg that falls from a truck in the road in front of their farm. Working together is, however, not without challenges when three bossy hens are involved.

The animals have no idea what is in the egg and have never seen one so big. But over the course of trying to protect it and hatch it, they find themselves quite smitten with it, each imagining that what’s in the egg is a version of themselves.

An unexpectedly heartwarming ending leaves the animals speechless when they meet their new ward and learn who among them is the greatest nurturer of all.

This bestselling creative team delivers another amusing picture book about life on a sleepy farm. This one with a lot of heart, too.

Author/Illustrator

Lester L. Laminack

Author

Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children’s literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators and is a familiar speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina.

Henry Cole

Illustrator

Henry Cole is the illustrator of more than ninety books for children, including bestsellers such as The Leprechaun’s Gold, Little Bo, and Tango Makes Three, and Oink!, in addition to many of his own books, such as A Nest For Celeste and Jack’s Garden. He lives in Florida.

Videos

Awards

Storytelling World Resource Award ―Storytelling World, 2024

Resources

Resources: Activity Kit, Teacher's Guide

Activity Kit
Educator’s Guide

More Details

BISAC 1: JUV039060 Juvenile Fiction – Social Themes – Friendship
BISAC 2: JUV019000 Juvenile Fiction – Humorous Stories
BISAC 3: JUV002090 Juvenile Fiction – Animals – Farm Animals

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