While playing in the woods, Bear, Turtle, Mouse, and Hare come across an egg and decide to care for it. When they can’t agree on who should take it home a voice from the egg weighs in: “Everyone gets a turn!” At Mouse’s, Little Egg is cold so Mouse builds a fire and provides warm clothes. At Bear’s, a crack is the first sign of change before “Little Egg became Little Bird.” At Hare’s, Little Bird tries lots of foods until she finds what she likes to eat. And at Turtle’s, Little Bird explores, asks questions, and has conversations. Each of the animals provides Little Egg/Little Bird with something crucial to growing and thriving; most important of all, however, is each animals’ tender care. By story’s end, Little Bird has made a home of her own and proclaimed her new name: Clara. The gentle, humorous story is told in short chapters through panels pairing dialogue with soft-toned, winsome illustrations in ink, watercolor, and pencil.

A lovely and heartwarming illustrated children’s book about friendship, taking turns, and caring for one another by award-winning author Marianne Dubuc.

Beloved children's book author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc chronicles the adventure and collaboration that ensues when four animal friends take turns caring for a precious little egg they find in the woods.

Enter the beautifully illustrated world of Bear, Hare, Turtle, and Mouse. In Dubuc's signature soft and inviting watercolor scenes, these forest friends make an unexpected discovery and turn to each other to find a shared solution. They decide they each will have a turn caring for the egg in their homes.

Mouse's house is chilly, so a cozy fire is set ablaze in the fireplace. At Bear's house, exercise and activity rule the day, and Little Egg hatches out of her shell! The next stop is Hare's house, where Bear and Hare dote over the newborn chick and face a new challenge: trying to find something for her to eat! Finally, it's on to Turtle's house for a special time exploring Turtle's treasures and sharing stories.

An endearing picture book that celebrates friendship and encourages young readers to share and trust in the power of community and their own resourcefulness, Everyone Gets a Turn is a wonderful read-aloud book for children with a timeless message.