P. Zonka Lays an Egg - by Julie Paschkis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>When dreamy hen P. Zonka starts laying eggs, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise! This springtime delight from Julie Paschkis is inspired by Ukrainian pysanky. </p><p>★ "Charming, unusual and sure to induce smiles." ―<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, STARRED REVIEW</p><p>★ "A lyrical and lushly illustrated allegory about creativity and taking time to notice beauty." ―<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, STARRED REVIEW</p><p>★ "A first-rate selection." ―<i>School Library Journal</i>, STARRED REVIEW</p><p>"If every picture book is a little world unto itself, <i>P. Zonka Lays an Egg</i> is a place where the skies are forever bright and all things radiate delicious hues." ―<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b></p><p>Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellow of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs like they do―they think she's just plain lazy. But when P. Zonka finally decides to give egg-laying a try, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise!</p><p>Award-winning author and illustrator Julie Paschkis is sure to delight readers with this lovely story, inspired by the Ukrainian tradition of pysanky, about enriching the imagination and appreciating the beauty of the world</p><p><b>Awards: </p><p>Parents' Choice Recommended Award ―Parents' Choice Foundation<br>Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education<br>CCBC Choices (Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers) ―Cooperative Children's Book Center<br>Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens ―Capitol Choices<br>Texas 2×2 Reading List ―Texas Library Association<br>Georgia Children's Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―University of Georgia<br>Red Clover Award (Honor List) ―Vermont Department of Libraries</b></p><p>Also by Julie Paschkis: <br><i>Albert the Fix-it Man<br>Eek!<br>Kalinka and Grakkle<br>Mooshka, A Quilt Story<br>Where is Catkin?</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[A] tale of the dividends of daydreaming, beautifully enhanced by colors and designs that shout "Spring!" to a winter-weary world. Charming, unusual and sure to induce smiles." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW<br><br>"A lyrical and lushly illustrated allegory about creativity and taking time to notice beauty." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW<br><br>"If every picture book is a little world unto itself, P. Zonka Lays an Egg is a place where the skies are forever bright and all things radiate delicious hues." --The Wall Street Journal<br><br>"Vibrant watercolor illustrations... burst from the pages to draw viewers in to share P. Zonka's delight with the colors and patterns of her world. A first-rate selection" --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW<br>
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