Twelve eggs, and in each one —all of different sizes, colors, and textures— a creature about to be born. At first, the inside of the shell is a comfortable and safe place, but soon the space shrinks as the animals grow. Until the exciting moment of birth arrives! The chick, the duckling, the turtle, the crocodile… a dozen oviparous species —including birds, mammals, and reptiles— inhabit this book where close attention to the illustrations is essential. They hold the key to understanding the meaning of the brief, simple, and enigmatic text.