The Good Egg by Jory John & Pete Oswald (Picture Book Review)

The Good Egg

by Jory John and Pete Oswald
Published by HarperCollins
on February 12, 2019
Length: 34 pages

Ages: 4 - 8 years

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Synopsis:

In this follow-up to Jory John and Pete Oswald's popular picture book The Bad Seed, meet the next best friend; a very good egg, indeed!

The good egg has been good for as long as he can remember. While the other eggs in his carton are kind of rotten, he always does the right, kind, and courteous thing. He is a verrrrrry good egg indeed! Until one day he decides that enough is enough! He begins to crack (quite literally) from the pressure of always having to be grade-A perfect. 

Our Thoughts: 

This is the story of a good little egg who lives with eleven other eggs who just aren't quite as well-behaved. Trying to get them to be good is exhausting and when he realizes he is literally cracking under the pressure, he leaves and goes on a journey to find himself again.

Ok, I love this book. It's subtly all about self-awareness and mental health and taking care of yourself and learning that it's ok to not be perfect. There are examples of self-care included and I basically think everyone should take a quick moment to read this cute little storybook just for the reminder!

Otherwise, it's a really fun and cohesive story with entertaining illustrations and a good message about self-love.

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