The Emperor's Egg (Read and Wonder) - Hardcover

Jenkins, Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763605573 ISBN 13: 9780763605575

Publisher: Candlewick Pr, 1999

Synopsis

A touching look at the world of penguins engagingly describes and illustrates the devotion of the male Emperor penguin to caring for his mate's egg, as he guards it for months while his mate hunts for fish.

About this title

Review:

There are 17 kinds of penguin but the Emperor is the only one that breeds in Antarctica in midwinter. The adults arrive at their breeding areas--often as far as 200 kilometres from the open sea--in late autumn. A few weeks later the female lays her single egg and returns to the sea, leaving the male to keep the egg warm a couple of months later.

And so begins the story of The Emperor's Egg, a fascinating and unique story retold in a stunning book that quite simply takes the breath away. Superbly detailed and vivid illustrations that capture the chill of the Antarctic in a palette of icy blues contrast with the warm and informative text that explains the life-cycle of Emperor penguins in a memorable, sing-song way.

The Emperor's Egg is a stunning introduction to a truly remarkable creature, and could certainly be used in a study of the subject. But the overriding feeling is that this book is ideal for parent and child to share together anytime, and is sure to become a firm favourite. (Ages 4 and over)--Susan Harrison

Review:

"Full of facts and surprises... a distinguished array of artists and authors, and a (narrative) approach more serendipitous than encyclopaedic. Each book has an entirely original slant on its subject." The Guardian "The best information books are so interesting that they make you want to find out more. The Read and Wonder books do just that." Margaret Meek, Emeritus Reader, Institute of Education, University of London

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0763605573
• ISBN 13: 9780763605575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 29
• Illustrator: Chapman Jane