{"product_id":"pick-a-perfect-egg-9781536228472","title":"Pick a Perfect Egg","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe creators of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e return with another seasonal celebration, one that deserves a spot in every Easter basket. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePick a perfect egg with care--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoose a white one nestled there. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather more and softly stack them. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust be cautious not to crack them! \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePairing Jarvis's joyous illustrations with Patricia Toht's wonderfully rhythmic text, this holiday ode hops through a busy springtime day all the way to Easter Sunday. From the farm where you've carefully selected your eggs--eggs perfect for drawing on with crayon, for plopping into dyes and bejeweling--follow along as preparations continue for the much-awaited festivities. Then on Sunday, open your door and search for eggs of a different kind, filled with foil-wrapped chocolate, spinning tops, and jelly beans. This cheerful Easter-time read-aloud captures all the excitement of the holiday and is sure to become part of a new treasured tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Toht\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Jarvis, among many other children's books. She\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eonce owned a children's bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She lives in Atascadero, CA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJarvis \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePick a Pine Tree \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e, both written by Patricia Toht, and the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAlan's Big, Scary Teeth\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Mrs. Mole, I'm Home!\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Tropical Terry\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Follow Me, Flo!; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boy with Flowers in His Hair. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. Jarvis lives in Manchester, England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607621931282,"sku":"9781536228472","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ddb9c9bd-ccb9-4aa3-957d-6b9d1e1f7aee.jpg?v=1765971969","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pick-a-perfect-egg-9781536228472","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}