The Good Egg and the Talent Show

The Food Group #2.2

by Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)

The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There’s just one problem. He doesn’t have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he’ll be just a regular ol’ audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the Good Egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and kindness deserve a standing ovation. The Good Egg and the Talent Show is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Food, Humor, France, 1st Grade

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 29, 2022

About the author

Jory John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient.

Jory's work includes the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, The Good Egg, and the #2 New York Times bestselling picture book, The Bad Seed, both illustrated by Pete Oswald. He is also the author of the popular picture books, Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems, both illustrated by Lane Smith, the award-winning Goodnight Already! series, illustrated by Benji Davies, the New York Times bestselling Terrible Two series, the recent picture books Quit Calling Me a Monster! (with Bob Shea), Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back? (with Liz Climo), and the international bestseller, All my friends are dead, among many other books for both children and adults.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing

[Cheyenne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute, but I wish someone had explained to him at the end that his talent was management so he wasn't left wondering what to do again. Poor little egg, he was very good!

[Kori Millman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about an EGGistential crisis. Hard to compete with cookies doing magic tbh. Lane read this and I helped with the big words

[Jessica Calaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning Reader: 4 - 8 years

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindness mattered but it seemed the egg only learned part of a lesson that helping, and organizing were his talents and he didn't need an act at the next talent show.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

5

[Mathiasherm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindness matters! Love this!!!

[VBergen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The good egg is great at managing problems and helping others out.
My son didn't show interest on this book.
This book is not as good as The Bad Seed but not as bad as The Smart Cookie.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Egg books are so much fun!

[Cara]

The Good Egg doesn't have anything to do for the talent show, but it turns out he has a talent for helping others.

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Good Egg was the glue that held the talent show together.

[Niharika · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Good Egg and the Talent Show starts with the problem that there is a talent show. He can't dance, juggle, or sing, and has no act prepared. All his friends have a talent that they are going to perform. He feels he is a good egg and questions his abilities. Finally, the talent show begins and he starts cheering his friends as he is a very good egg. Pineapples start their juggling act and then Muffin forgets its lines as Sheggspeare is Good Egg's favorite so he helps Muffin out. No one was volunteering for the magic act so Good Egg volunteered. While Pasta was performing a pose, it was quite dangerous so Good Egg ventured to help him. Unfortunately, The Drummers broke their drums, so Good Egg gave them a cap that would act as a Drum. Then, the lighting was all wrong and one of the costumes was ripped. However, Good Egg brought a flashlight and an emergency sewing kit that fixed the problem. The show turned out to be the best one. Good Egg was still sulking as he didn't perform an act but he had fun. Good Egg was just about to leave the Theatre but the string of Cheese stopped him. Everyone started cheering and thanking the Good Egg. Good Egg was even declared the star of the show. The Good Egg received the compliment that he was a very good egg which made him feel really good about himself. Good Egg made some new friends and made some discoveries, he learned that people notice good acts. He finally realized that being kind is a talent as well.

PS. We all have a role to play, we need not worry, just keep doing your bit and in right time you can unleash your talent just like the Good Egg.

[Panda Incognito · Rating 3 out of 5]

This beginning reader is cute and has a good message, but the full-circle ending where the character is once again worrying about what do for a talent show is disappointing. It's clear that he has a talent for management and organizing, and I wish that the book had just left it at that, without putting him into a position of self-doubt again on the last page.

On another note, this made me think of the American Girl short story Samantha's Special Talent. It shares the same life lesson with a much more satisfying ending.

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since my daughter loves all the books by Jory John and she’s just learning to read I requested this book from the library for her. This one was a bit too long for her she made it about 2/3 and then wanted me to take over reading. We did enjoy the story and how helpful The Egg was. My daughter was sad that he didn’t get to be in the talent show but she liked that everyone thanked him for helping them.
We would recommend this book but I’d say maybe a kid in grade one since it’s a bit long for kindergarten.

[Mrs Heidrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to fully admit that I'm a Jory John and Pete Oswald fan to start with.

This one is really about friendship. There's a talent show and The Good Egg can't think of a talent, but as the show goes on, he fills in and helps where he can throughout the show and makes it better for everyone in many small ways. He helps with organization and is just helpful and kind. He comes to realize that this is a talent as well.

[Calista · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little story for all those budding theatre geeks out that.

It's a talent show. The cover makes it look like the good egg has a talent, but he can't come up with one. He's basically a good stage manager.

I do like the theme of kindness and respect that the story puts out. We all need more of that right now.

[Karen Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the humor in Jory John books.
This one is about a good egg who has no obvious talent, especially when it comes to theater. But, he discovers that he has a talent for helping out behind the scenes - and he also noticed that people notice when you do good things. (The funny ending is that he is still trying to find his talent.)
Good message, fun read.

[Zoey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story about how everyone has talent. Sometimes it seems like we have nothing to offer, oh how little we can think of ourselves. This story shows we have more to offer than we think we do. Supporting others is a great talent that we don’t think about enough. Your support can make the difference in any talent show :)

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud you read this wonderful book! The Good Egg learned something really special - that being kind and helping your friends is a super talent too. You learned that you don't have to be perfect or the star of the show to be amazing. When you help your classmates or your little friends, you're using your kindness talent just like the Good Egg! Keep reading, sweetheart. You're doing great!

[Dina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that I predict my students will love! A familiar main character, easy text, and a theme of kindness add up to a great book. Of course, every Jory John book is a great book! Two thumbs up for this book! I look forward to recommending this book to students next school year.

[Rubi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good story! Its true that not everyone has obvious talents, but it doesn't mean someone is valuable or talented in other ways. The Good Egg learns that even if he doesn't feel talented, his kindess goes a long way. Such a cute story with a good lesson, as usual, from Jory John. Love it🧡

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story about the good egg who is worried he doesn't have a talent for the local talent show. Illustrations are so whimsical and cute. Kids will love this story. It shows how we can realize our purpose and worth. Great book to use for a class discussion. Highly recommended for Grades K-3.

[Candy C · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Good Egg is absolutely adorable when it blushes. The plot of this book surprised me, as did the wonderful and sadly uncommon message: ‘… being kind is a talent, too.’ Is that not a lovely statement?

Unfortunately, there was not a laugh-out-loud moment in the book. I hope to re-encounter them in future books.

Lastly, I must ask: why does the Good Egg carry around so many random things?

[Greg S · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read it three times and my five year old didn’t pick up the moral lesson. But he did learn what an Actor is.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kait read this one to us and it had a sweet message at the end.

I love the Good Egg and he is a very good egg indeed.

[MIndy Barry Karaoulanis · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter was underwhelmed.

[Eugenio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daughter loves the story and great lesson

[Mrs Heet -Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute story with the idea that kindness can count as your special talent. I liked this story, but feel like the theme might be lost on a younger reader.

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice way to promote a positive message.....I bet kids could relate to, & enjoy the story.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet moral. 6 yr old caught on right away to what his unknown talent was.