The Emperor's Egg by Martin Jenkins
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 dadBack matter includes an index.
Martin Jenkins, a conservation biologist, is the author of several nonfiction books for children. He says, I first saw wild elephants in the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya, where a big family of them was making their way across the savanna. I ve seen elephants lots of times since then, but I ll never forget that first family, strolling across the plains without a care in the world - that was magic.
Ivan Bates has illustrated many books for children. He says of GRANDMA ELEPHANT'S IN CHARGE, I have always found elephants to be fascinating creatures, capable of both extreme strength and tenderness. This, along with their mighty stature and a wonderful setting amid vast land- and skyscapes, makes them a joy to draw.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780763605575 |
| ISBN 10 | 0763605573 |
| Title | The Emperor's Egg |
| Author | Martin Jenkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| Year published | 1999-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Bookseller's Choice (Nonfiction) 2000, Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2002, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2001 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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