The Talking Eggs

5 pages · 2 min · ages 4+

Based on: Creole Folk Tale (Louisiana)

Blanche walks in the woods. The trees are very tall. She sees an old woman. The woman carries heavy wood. Blanche wants to help her. "Can I help you?" she asks. The woman smiles very big. She is kind and warm.

They walk to a house. Blanche helps the old woman. She cleans the small house. She brings the woman water. Blanche sings a happy song. The old woman likes music. Helping makes Blanche feel good. She is a sweet girl.

The woman has many eggs. Some eggs are very bright. Some eggs are very plain. "Take the plain eggs," she says. Blanche picks the plain eggs. These eggs are for you. They are special talking eggs. "Thank you," says little Blanche.

Blanche goes to the village. She taps on the eggs. The eggs open with joy. Beautiful flowers pop out now. Blue butterflies fly very high. Soft, pretty cloth falls down. The eggs are full of magic. Everything is so very pretty.

Blanche shares with her friends. She gives flowers to everyone. She gives cloth to everyone. The village is very happy. Everyone dances and sings today. Kindness is like a gift. Blanche is a good friend. They all have a party.