"The Emperor's Egg" by Jane Chapman explores the fascinating life cycle of the emperor penguin. The story follows a male emperor penguin who, after the female lays her precious egg, takes on the responsibility of protecting and incubating it. As winter's harsh conditions set in, the male must balance survival and nurturing, enduring freezing temperatures and hunger. The tale highlights themes of dedication and the bond between parent and child. With charming illustrations and engaging narrative, the book captivates young readers, instilling a sense of wonder about nature and the remarkable lengths animals go to in raising their young. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Read And Wonder .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Karma Wilson's tale is accompanied by the most enchanting of illustrations by Jane Chapman. Martin Jenkins is an environmental consultant. He has been involved as writer and/or adviser in the production of many technical books on conservation matters, as well as the Walker non-fiction titles Fly Traps! Plants that Bite Back, runner-up for the 1996 TES Junior Information Book Award; and The Emperor's Egg, Winner of the