Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps

Written and illustrated by Monica Wellington

Holiday House hardcover edition ISBN: 978-0823447824 and paperback edition ISBN: 978-0823454600

Where do eggs come from? How do they get from farmer to consumer? Join Ruby and Ned for answers to these questions. From collecting eggs in the morning to setting up at the farmers’ market and making deliveries to their city customers, they work together to make their little business a big success. With the help of maps, math, and some simple economic concepts, follow these two resourceful young people on a journey over the course of a busy day. Hard work pays off — and there’s a yummy treat at the end!

“A sense of joy pervades Wellington’s well-structured gouache paintings, which use color and detail to create profuse yet orderly patterns within the scenes. This appealing picture book offers a playful introduction to maps for young children.” Booklist

“A winsome interactive picture book with STEM appeal.” Kirkus

“The book design is inventive. . . . A delightful entry point for young readers to learn valuable mapping skills and enjoy searching the pages for all the nooks and crannies where eggs can be found.” The Horn Book

“What works as a gentle primer on the mutual benefits of free-market transactions also serves as an introduction to navigation." The Wall Street Journal

”[A] seamless introduction of many different concepts in an accessible format.” School Library Journal