First the Egg

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Sunday, December 31, 1899 - 18:00
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First the Egg
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illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and published by Roaring Brook/Neal Porter
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Laura Vaccaro Seeger's innovative concept book on transformations, First the Egg uses strategically placed die-cuts to provide an astonishing visual explication of the word “then.” Her richly textured brushstrokes creatively reveal the process of metamorphosis for young readers.

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First the Egg
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Book
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 09:56
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Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 10:28
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252
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