The Emperor's Egg: Read and Wonder - Softcover

Jenkins, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763618713 ISBN 13: 9780763618711

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA), 2002

Synopsis

Fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad, in an utterly charming picture book.

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world's most devoted dad!
Back matter includes an index.

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:

The lively text and Jane Chapman's wonderful illustrations will enthrall youngsters
--School Library Journal

Among the most charming books of 1999 is an usually playful book on biology that you can read with a 2-year-old or use for your second-grader's science report.... quite a perfect children's book, not to mention the fact that it's hard to find good books that celebrate fathers.
--Nick Jr. Magazine

Budding ornithologists will enjoy this lively and informative book.
--Working Mother Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0763618713
• ISBN 13: 9780763618711
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Chapman Jane