Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster.
Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!
LIST PRICE $6.99
Digital products purchased on SimonandSchuster.com must be read on the Simon & Schuster Books app. Learn more.
Get 25% off plus free shipping on orders of $40 or more with code GIFT25. (Terms apply)
Buy from Other Retailers
Table of Contents
About The Book
Shai Williams was born to be a star (or a veterinarian—and maybe a dentist). She attends a special elementary school for the performing arts, and her grandma Rosa and aunt Mac-N-Cheese are both actresses. So Shai is shocked when she doesn’t get the lead role in the third-grade musical. Instead, the part goes to the new girl, Gabby Supreme, who thinks she is better than everyone else.
To add insult to injury, Ms. Gremillion has now asked Shai to help Gabby with the role. Shai reluctantly agrees and enlists Emmie to help, but Gabby isn’t going to make it easy. As opening night draws near, Shai discovers that making a new friend is sometimes like putting on a show—it requires dedication, patience, and lots and lots of practice.
About The Illustrator
Sharee Miller is an illustrator living in Brooklyn. She grew up on the island of St. Thomas before leaving to study at Pratt Institute in New York, where she earned a BFA in illustration. Though she remained in New York, she is still very much inspired by the colors and patterns of St. Thomas. Learn more at ShareeMiller.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 3, 2017)
- Length: 128 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481458849
- Grades: 1 - 5
- Ages: 6 - 10
- Lexile ® 640L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Browse Related Books
Raves and Reviews
"...pleasant tale of relationship ups and downs, with the bonus of a fun musical theater theme. Without becoming preachy, Shai models healthy attitudes and behaviors. The depiction of her loving, African American, middle-class family and diverse group of classmates is welcome. VERDICT A good choice for readers who enjoy character development"
– School Library Journal, August 2017
The hopeful ending is refreshingly realistic and hits the right notes. ...Audiences seeking contemporary beginning chapter-book series are sure to find much appeal in Shai and Emmie's world."
– Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2017
"Teenage actor Wallis knows of what she writes....The interactions between Shay, her friends, and her African-American family bring warmth and light humor to this series opener."
– Publisher's Weekly, August 28, 2017
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg! eBook 9781481458849
- Author Photo (jpg): Quvenzhané Wallis Photograph by GKPhotography.com(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit