The Good Egg
By Jory John
The Story
An overachieving egg tries to be perfect while the other eleven eggs in his carton behave badly, until the pressure literally starts to crack him and he decides something has to change.
Why It's Special
For the kid who feels like they have to be the responsible one, the well-behaved one, the one who holds it all together — this egg knows exactly how that feels.
- Big idea: Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, and being good doesn't mean being perfect.
- Vibes: Funny, self-aware, a little frazzled, ultimately calming
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on managing big feelings about being 'good'
- enjoy silly egg-carton humor
- respond well to stories about self-care and slowing down
- like to talk about what makes them feel stressed or pressured
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the good egg felt watching the other eggs behave badly while he tried to be perfect?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the good egg decided to do when he felt like he was cracking?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever felt like you had to be extra good or extra careful? What did that feel like?
- Imagination: If you were an egg in that carton, what kind of egg would you be — good, rotten, or something in between?
- Big idea: Why do you think it's okay for the good egg to take a break from being perfect?
