A delightful book about tackling your fears awaits young readers in Meg the Egg by Rita Antoinette Borg.
Mother Hen is thrilled when her two chicks, Peg and Keg, hatch into the world. But Meg wants to stay in her egg because she is frightened by the noises she hears each night. No amount of coaxing from Mother Hen can convince Meg to hatch. When Howls the fox snatches Mother Hen off her nest, Meg the Egg decides she must push aside her fears to save her.
Facing your fears can be tough even for adults. In this charming picture book from Rita Antoinette Borg, children follow Meg as she taps into strength she doesn’t know she possesses to save her beloved mother who has been begging her to hatch. Showing kids that a bit of ingenuity goes a long way, Meg the Egg educates and entertains. Fun illustrations and onomatopoeia fill the pages of this empowering story.
This is a book children will want to read time and again. Just like the classic story of The Three Little Pigs, children will enjoy watching Meg face her fears and outsmart the fox.
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Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Lrg edition (June 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1466353147
ISBN-13: 978-1466353145
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Rita Antoinette Borg was educated in New York and now resides on the Mediterranean island of Malta. She performs storytelling and creative writing workshops in schools across the country and works as a freelance writer for local magazines and newspapers. Ms. Borg has published four picture books aimed at early readers as well as an anthology of short stories for older children. Her books have been recognized by the Malta National Annual Literary Awards. Her book “Don’t Cross the Road, Holly!” was chosen as the year’s best Children’s Book in English. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Writers & Illustrators.
I received a free ecopy of this book from the author. The author paid me a fee to promote this book through a virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. That fee did not include a review. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Little Meg finds the outside world a bit too loud and far too scary! So, she’s going to stay inside her safe white shell, thank you very much. But then the Howl breaks into the barn and steals Mother Hen! What is she supposed to do, still holed up in that egg of hers? She can’t run and she certainly can’t fly. Well, never get between a chick and her momma, cause this little bird’s got a can-do spirit and a whole lot of courage that she didn’t know she had before!
A tale of self discovery that speaks to all children’s fears of the unknown, Ms. Borg delivers a great read-aloud resource for parents and teachers alike. With an onomatopoeic construction that gives life to the story and encourages children to participate through repetition of words, noises, and actions, MEG THE EGG is the perfect story for beginning readers.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rita Antoinette Borg was educated in New York and now resides on the Mediterranean island of Malta. She performs storytelling and creative writing workshops in schools across the country and works as a freelance writer for local magazines and newspapers. Ms. Borg has published four picture books aimed at early readers as well as an anthology of short stories for older children. Her books have been recognized by the Malta National Annual Literary Awards. Her book “Don’t Cross the Road, Holly!” was chosen as the year’s best Children’s Book in English. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Writers & Illustrators.
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MEG THE EGG TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, April 22nd
Literarily Speaking
Tuesday, April 23
The Children’s and Teen’s Book Connection
Wednesday, April 24th
The Writer’s Life
Thursday, April 25th
As the Pages Turn
Friday, April 26th
The Busy Mom’s Daily
Monday, April 29th
LadyD Books
Tuesday, April 30th
Tribute Books Reviews and Giveaways
Wednesday, May 1st
Classic Children’s Books
Thursday, May 2nd
My Devotional Thoughts
Friday, May 3rd
Review from Here
Saturday, May 4th
Bea’s Book Nook
Monday, May 6th
Mayra’s Secret Bookcase
Tuesday, May 7th
Paperback Writer
Wednesday, May 8th
Read For Your Future
Thursday, May 9th
Freda’s Voice
Friday, May 10th
Lori’s Reading Corner
Monday, May 13th
Books for Kids
Tuesday, May 14th
Wednesday, May 15th
Literal Exposure
Thursday, May 16th
4 the Love of Books
Friday, May 17th
The Crypto-Capers Review
What a great idea for a children’s story. I love the premise. Oh, and I love the cover art too!