Steve, a Rare Egg (Steve the Horse graphic novels, #2) by Kelly Collier
Published by Kids Can Press on 2025
ISBN: 1525313002
Genres: STEM, Animals, Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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Steve, a goofy free-roaming horse, wanders through a picnic area and finds the remains of a birthday party, including a bright red balloon. Steve, his raccoon friend Bob, gopher and hare all try to figure out what he has discovered. Through a series of questions, loosely reminiscent of the scientific method, the horse decides he has found an egg that he names Eggbob. The other animals are dubious, but Bob really gets concerned when Steve declares he’s going to sit on the “egg” to hatch it. As anticipated, Eggbob pops, leaving the inquisitive animals to conclude that it wasn’t really an egg after all. Ultimately, Steve congratulates himself on being a “very good scientist, indeed!”

This children’s graphic novel, intended for 6-9 year-olds, is a humorous, slightly wacky introduction to the process of testing scientific theories. It follows Steve’s first book, Steve, A Pretty Exceptional Horse.

Reviewed by Crystal Wilder, University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus Library