Dianna Hunts Aston uses repetitive pattern to create poetic descriptions of a wide assortment of eggs. Insects, birds, amphibians, fish, reptiles, and even fossilized dinosaur eggs are represented with labels and scientific explanations. The intricate illustrations by Sylvia Long are flawless and precise depicting actual sizes unless stated otherwise with some comparisons for authenticity. Ashton chronicles egg colors, shapes, patterns and textures as well as what an egg offers to its inhabitant as it develops. Long and Ashton conclude with an incredible double page spectacle of creatures followed by a double page of eggs to match. ( )

A book that makes the topic come to life with the use of illustrations and information. ( )

The artwork is sensational - the drawings (paintings maybe?) of different kinds of eggs are my favorite part. And the ending is adorable :) ( )

This book talks about eggs. It talks about their differences, their similarities, where they come from, and what they are going to grow into. I think one of the reasons I like this book so much is because it is so simple and to the point. Immediately when I was reading it I knew what unit it would go in and how I could use it. If I get the chance to hatch eggs at school I think this could be a great book to read in order to get the class ready for hatching their own egg. Maybe we could even use clues to figure out what kind of eggs we are hatching. ( )

The book An Egg is Quiet is about all different kinds of eggs, the different animals and insects they produce, and so on. The illustrations in this book are outstanding and capture the eye of the reader. It is also full of many interesting facts about eggs that are not overwhelming, but just enough for younger readers. This book could be used by teachers in an elementary school classroom to introduce their students to a science unit. The author of this book also has written other books just like this one that contain both interesting facts and beautiful illustrations. That is one of the main reasons that I like this book because you could use the series to introduce many topics to your students! ( )