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Eggbert: The Slightly Cracked Egg
Cast out of the refrigerator because of a small crack, Eggbert sets out into the world, using his talent for painting to try to blend in. Eventually he realizes that cracks are everywhere and reminds us all that our flaws are perfectly natural.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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February 2, 2015Eggbert is an egg who loves to paint. One day the other eggs realize he has a little crack and kick him out of the fridge because he is different. He tries to fit into different habitats such as the kitchen counter, a flower bed, and the night sky by painting himself to match his surroundings. When others find out that he does not belong, they ostracize him. This discourages Eggbert. Finally he realizes that the earth is full of little cracks like in the clouds, and the Grand Canyon, and the Liberty Bell. He accepts himself and begins to make new friends because of it.
When Eggbert’s former egg friends force him out of his natural environment, he has to make a new life for himself. The theme of adventure pervades the story as he enters new environments and then finally decides to travel the world. He has to break out of his comfort zone and try new things in order to find a place that he feels like he belongs. Children have to engage in adventurous activities all the time as they grow. Almost everything is new for children and that means they have to be bold and outgoing to grow and develop the best they can.
Along with adventure comes the fear of not fitting in. Eggbert’s journey to find himself exemplifies the theme of being true to oneself. He tries to hide who he is in his new environments by camouflaging himself in his paints. Eventually the other things in those environments realize that he is not who he makes himself out to be and ostracize him anyway. It is only when he accepts himself for who he is, an egg with a small crack, that he starts to love his life and make new friends. Many children can identify with his struggle to find himself. As they change friend groups and become more comfortable in their own skin, they also struggle with embracing their uniqueness. This book demonstrates that people can only be truly happy when they accept themselves for who they are and embrace life.
When Eggbert’s former egg friends force him out of his natural environment, he has to make a new life for himself. The theme of adventure pervades the story as he enters new environments and then finally decides to travel the world. He has to break out of his comfort zone and try new things in order to find a place that he feels like he belongs. Children have to engage in adventurous activities all the time as they grow. Almost everything is new for children and that means they have to be bold and outgoing to grow and develop the best they can.
Along with adventure comes the fear of not fitting in. Eggbert’s journey to find himself exemplifies the theme of being true to oneself. He tries to hide who he is in his new environments by camouflaging himself in his paints. Eventually the other things in those environments realize that he is not who he makes himself out to be and ostracize him anyway. It is only when he accepts himself for who he is, an egg with a small crack, that he starts to love his life and make new friends. Many children can identify with his struggle to find himself. As they change friend groups and become more comfortable in their own skin, they also struggle with embracing their uniqueness. This book demonstrates that people can only be truly happy when they accept themselves for who they are and embrace life.
April 13, 2008
has much to say about the creative process and originality... and dare I say some madness
September 19, 2024
📌 Crux - Succinct, adorable and just the perfect complexity for 3 year olds and up! Oh this book has my whole heart! ❤️ Egg is forced to look for a place to call home outside his fridge because the other residents of the fridge find out that he is slightly cracked and imperfect. Until they had not noticed he was adored by everyone, got along with everyone from celery to hot dog. And yet, the other residents weren't so kind to him. So, he tries to blend in with the world outside the fridge, putting his talent of being a terrific artist with paint as a medium to work. He tries everything, from camouflaging himself as star studded sky to making himself a dainty flower. Sadly, nothing works. That is when he goes on a life changing journey of self discovery. So simple and yet so perfect. The little ones might not understand what's the big deal with physical flaws, but even the tinies can spot the absence of kindness and empathy. Me and my 4 year olds, we loved reading this for bedtime! ❤️
December 5, 2021
Eggbert is an egg who loves painting. Cast out of the refrigerator because of a crack, Eggbert sets on a journey to find where he belongs.
This is an example of a well-written book. According to the fiction criteria in Children's Literature, Briefly, this is considered a well-written book. I chose to use the fiction criteria as this is a fiction book and the events did not really happen. For 3 out of the 10 criteria, I scored it a 10. I think overall, the plot of the story combined with the elements within it make this such a good book. It has a theme that readers can take with them in life.
Future Educators!
You can have a conversation with your students about everyone having their differences that make them unique. This should be a conversation that happens daily with your students, not when you feel you might have seen something happen in your classroom.
This is an example of a well-written book. According to the fiction criteria in Children's Literature, Briefly, this is considered a well-written book. I chose to use the fiction criteria as this is a fiction book and the events did not really happen. For 3 out of the 10 criteria, I scored it a 10. I think overall, the plot of the story combined with the elements within it make this such a good book. It has a theme that readers can take with them in life.
Future Educators!
You can have a conversation with your students about everyone having their differences that make them unique. This should be a conversation that happens daily with your students, not when you feel you might have seen something happen in your classroom.
February 1, 2020
This book is about Eggbert, a slightly cracked egg, who got kicked out of the fridge for being cracked. He loved to paint, so he painted himself to blend in with his surroundings. He finally realized that it is okay to be a little cracked! So he traveled the world seeing cracked people and things, because they are pretty cool, too. This was my favorite children’s book that I read! I love the message that imperfection is beautiful and perfect in its own way. I would use this with any client in therapy to remind them that even though they are a little different, they are still meaningful!
February 11, 2020
Eggbert lives in the fridge with other eggs until the day they notice he is cracked. A cracked artist...imagine that. Eggbert sets out for a new place to live, but no matter how he disguises himself, he is always discovered and asked to move on. One day he realizes that he will never fit in, and he decides to travel the world and be himself. Sounds like some other misfits I know...
March 13, 2020
A cracked egg (who is also an artist) leaves the carton and tries to fit in other places. He paints himself like flowers to fit in in the garden. He paints himself like the night sky to fit in under the stars. In the end, he just accepts himself for who he is even with his cracked bits. This book has a classicy flavor, and was pretty cute.
June 19, 2023
A cute story with really lovely art.
December 2, 2025
One of my favorites. Fun illustrations and good message.
May 21, 2009
This is a fun book that shows how to recover from adversity and that even a flaw or "crack" can turn into something to be proud of. Breaking free from the norm can lead to exciting adventures and new perspectives. It is silly and creative and the illustrations are just as fun. It's a great book to read aloud to children.
April 7, 2010
A fun picture book about Eggbert, an artistic egg who enjoys his life in the fridge until he learns that he has a small crack. He is kicked out of the fridge and has a hard time finding a place to live until he realized that there are lots of famous things that have cracks in them.
A fun read that is great for a read-aloud book for preschoolers and fun for young readers.
A fun read that is great for a read-aloud book for preschoolers and fun for young readers.
November 21, 2007
Okay, Becky, this IS a good book. Thank you, Marisa, for pulling it for me:) I see why you cried. I think your comment prepared me for it. Eggbert is a cutie!
March 13, 2008
WOW! The pictures are amazing!! When Eggbert blends with flowers, stars, wow! Fantastic! Children will LOVE Eggbert with his slightly crack.
March 21, 2008
Always been a favorite. Another one I love to read aloud for the Easter season.
April 19, 2011
Cute story with message that it's okay to be different. Not one of my favorites, but love the message.
March 22, 2013
Great book for teaching the main idea and supporting details! Also, has a great heart lesson about it is okay to be different! :)
October 19, 2013
It's okay to be cracked and different. The things that make you stand out or the characteristics that will take you on the most amazing journeys that life has to offer.
October 7, 2015
Great message
January 27, 2016
Cute story about an egg "finding himself" when he is cast out for being a bit cracked. As usual, I was drawn to this story because of the food theme and illustrations. I'm a sucker for food...
September 12, 2016
Nice book.
October 8, 2016
Be yourself no matter what etc
October 23, 2016
Recommended to teach Standard 2. It is a good book to teach allegories.
April 8, 2009
best children's book ever!:) it so cute!
June 24, 2017
I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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