Last One in Is a Rotten Egg! (Gilbert the Opossum) - Hardcover

Degroat, Diane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060892943 ISBN 13: 9780060892944

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2007

Synopsis

Having to be the best at everything, Cousin Wally turns the neighborhood Easter egg hunt into a battle ground, but when Gilbert steps in and teaches him an important lesson in sharing, Cousin Wally is more than happy to adjust his competitive ways in order to make it a good day for everyone in town.

About this title

About the Author:

Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of bestselling books about Gilbert, including Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green); April Fool! Watch Out at School!; Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; and the New York Times bestseller Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink. Diane lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2—In this 10th book about Gilbert, the young opossum and his sister are excited about their cousin's visit. They soon realize, however, that having Wally around isn't as much fun as they had imagined. He is so competitive that he turns everything into a contest. "Last one in is a rotten egg" is his favorite phrase, which he yells while running to beat the others at whatever activity is taking place, even getting to the lunch table first. The children attend an Easter egg hunt and Wally fills his basket quickly while Gilbert takes the time to help his little sister search for eggs. Lola spots the golden egg, which signifies a prize, but neither she nor Gilbert can reach it high in a tree. Wally takes it from its perch but instead of giving it to Lola, keeps it for himself. In the end, Lola wins her prize, Wally learns to share, and the three become friends. Pastel, cartoon-style watercolor illustrations depict the activities while revealing the small town's populace made up of raccoons, porcupines, rabbits, cats, and dogs. Children will relate to the story, which imparts a gentle lesson on how to be a friend.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060892943
• ISBN 13: 9780060892944
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Degroat Diane