At this time of year, when children think of eggs, they tend to think of Easter eggs. For a fascinating look at different kinds of eggs found in nature, I recommend An Egg Is Quiet. This strikingly lovely children’s picture book was written by Diana Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long. In addition to being a children's picture book, the book is also a children's science book. An Egg Is Quiet provides an introduction to eggs of all kinds, from a variety of birds’ eggs to a fossilized dinosaur egg, from a hummingbird’s tiny egg to an eight-pound ostrich egg. The illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sylvia Long reflect her understanding of both the science and the beauty of eggs. An Egg Is Quiet will interest the whole family.

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(Cover art courtesy of Chronicle Books)