Books like Egg by Kevin Henkes
Three young birds flutter away from their shared nest, leaving one egg alone. When the two return, they find it has premiered a gentle alligator who has just hatched, offering an unexpected new friendship.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kevin Henkes
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