The Talking Eggs – 1989 | Caldecott Honor

A beautiful and highly regarded folktale brought to life through the extraordinary artwork of Jerry Pinkney. The Talking Eggs retells a classic Southern Creole story of kindness, courage, and quiet magic, where a young girl’s good heart opens the door to wonder while selfishness leads to a very different fate.

This edition features Pinkney’s luminous, richly detailed watercolor illustrations that earned the book a 1990 Caldecott Honor, a distinction celebrating the most outstanding picture book art of the year. Every spread feels alive with movement, texture, and emotion, making this title both a storytelling treasure and a true piece of illustration history.

Handcrafted from an authentic 1989 printing, this vintage book has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind journal, preserving ALL story pages between new writing space so the original storytelling magic lives on alongside your own.

SIZE:  10.25” x 9.5”
1989 Printing - Library Copy | 1990 Caldecott Honor

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• 72+ journal pages
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