Module 11: An Egg is Quiet by Diana Aston, Illustrated by Sylvia Young
Citation: Aston, D. & Long, S. (2006). An egg is quiet . San Francisco : Chronicle Books. Summary: This is a children's book about eggs. Each page of the book gives information about eggs from the life cycle that takes place inside them to the shapes and sizes of the eggs themselves. Each page has illustrations done scientifically accurately , or noted when they may not be to-size. My thoughts: This is a great informational book for children second grade and older reading on their own, or Kindergarten and older being read to. the book is informational, but still speaks at a child's level of understanding and is eye catching. Quite a fun read. Professional Review: "K-Gr 2-An exceptionally handsome book on eggs, from the delicate ova of the green lacewing to the rosy roe of the Atlantic salmon to the mammoth bulk of an ostrich egg. Aston's simple, readable text celebrates their marvelous diversity, commenting on size, shape, coloration, and where ...
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