Hunwick's Egg
by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Pamela Lofts
Ages 4-8 years
Hunwick the bandicoot finds an egg and dreams of the wonderful creature that will hatch from it. When the egg doesn't hatch as expected, Hunwick learns about disappointment, acceptance, and finding joy in unexpected places.
THEMES
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment
Children are confident and involved learners
Children develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
