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Jenkins, Martin

The Emperor's Egg

30 pp. | Candlewick | October, 1999 | Trade ISBN 0-7636-0557-3 $$16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jane Chapman. Jenkins's amusing, conversational prose describes the harsh conditions Emperor penguin fathers endure to ensure their young hatch safely. Also discussed are their survival techniques and behavioral adaptations, as well as the mother's role. Chapman's gorgeous acrylic paintings achieve surprisingly pleasing variety. Captions provide further factual information. Ind.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

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