When Louie and Mary Ann ask Grandpa what day it is, he says he has no idea. They tell him that it is Easter and they are going to hunt for eggs.

“Did you ever hunt for eggs, Grandpa?”

Grandpa tells the children about his egg-hunting adventure . . . an adventure that includes a conversation with the Easter bunny, a trip to the far-off Frammistan Mountains [home of the world’s greatest eggs], a giant bird, a bear, a blizzard, three sea monsters, and Grandpa’s friend, Charlotte.

And just what did happen to that giant egg that Grandpa got for Charlotte?

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The story, told in a combination of traditional picture book and comic book fashion, is sure to elicit giggles from young readers. Colorful illustrations, a story filled with magical, laughter-inducing moments, and unexpected encounters and events all combine to create a story sure to please. [The cigar-smoking Easter bunny might be a bit over the top, but it sort of fits in a book written in 1983.]

Hilarity will ensure as Grandpa spins his fantastical story, a tall tale for sure . . . or is it?

Highly recommended. ( )

This book was entertaining though a mature audience was required in order to understand the tongue-in-cheek nature of some of the humor. I still enjoyed the story which was a clever mixture of narrative and graphic novel style panel illustration. This would be a popular choice with readers of James Stevenson's other work. ( )

I loved anything by James Stevenson growing up. I would always look for his books at the library. ( )

About a man who goes above and beyond to find his special easter egg ( )