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Author: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Illustrator: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Grades: PreK - 2
Lexile®: NP
Guided Reading Level: E
Release Date: 2009
Themes: Science, Growth and Change, Creativity |
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Which came first? The chicken or the egg? A book about transformations -- from egg to chicken, seed to flower and caterpillar to butterfly. An entirely fresh and memorable presentation on the concepts of growth and creativity. Narrated by Elle Fanning, with music by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young.
Reviews:
School Library Journal: "Seeger's tale about transformations, both natural and creative, comes to life through the magic of animation and irresistible sound effects."
AudioFile: "Fanning's quiet voice and relaxed pace set the perfect tone for poring over Laura Vaccaro Seeger's story of transformations. Amid gentle music and subtle sound effects, the egg becomes a chicken; the tadpole grows into a ribbeting frog. As the pattern is established, Fanning adds a questioning rise to her narration—seed? caterpillar? paint?—inviting the listener to anticipate and respond. The production includes an interview with the author, who remarks upon her creative process, describing her journal sketches, commenting on the influence of her training in animation, and articulating her desire to shape this concept book with the notion that both things and creativity are transformative."
Awards:
Book Awards: Caldecott Honor Book; Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
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