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Emperor Lays an Egg by Brenda Z. Guiberson (2004, Trade Paperback)

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"Emperor Lays an Egg" by Brenda Z. Guiberson is a trade paperback book published by Square Fish in 2004. Illustrated by Joan Paley, the book features 32 pages of English language text. The revised edition of this book tells the story of an emperor penguin hatching an egg, making it a charming and engaging read for young readers. With vibrant illustrations and a captivating story, this book is sure to entertain and educate children about the life of emperor penguins.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSquare Fish

ISBN-100805076360

ISBN-139780805076363

eBay Product ID (ePID)30505550

Product Key Features

Book TitleEmperor Lays an Egg

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

IllustratorPaley, Joan, Yes

FeaturesRevised

AuthorBrenda Z. Guiberson

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width9.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsGuiberson's vivid prose fleshes out the bare bones of the penguin's life cycle.... Paley's collages of painted and cut papers provide exceptionally beautiful scenes., The passing of the seasons and the maturing of the penguin young are told in language both poetic and gripping. Paley's stunning collages, made from her own hand-painted paper, depict adorably chubby penguins set against a haunting, icy landscape of blue, purple, turquoise, gray and rose., "Guiberson's vivid prose fleshes out the bare bones of the penguin's life cycle.... Paley's collages of painted and cut papers provide exceptionally beautiful scenes." -- Booklist (Starred Review) "In addition to the well-researched and well-organized text, most pages utilize onomatopoeia that is sure to be enjoyed by young readers.... Guiberson's book is sure to delight readers." -- School Library Journal "The passing of the seasons and the maturing of the penguin young are told in language both poetic and gripping. Paley's stunning collages, made from her own hand-painted paper, depict adorably chubby penguins set against a haunting, icy landscape of blue, purple, turquoise, gray and rose." -- Children's Literature "school and public libraries will find this title useful for elementary school science reports, and nature lovers will love the pictures." -- Kirkus Reviews, school and public libraries will find this title useful for elementary school science reports, and nature lovers will love the pictures., In addition to the well-researched and well-organized text, most pages utilize onomatopoeia that is sure to be enjoyed by young readers.... Guiberson's book is sure to delight readers.

Dewey Edition21

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToThird Grade

Dewey Decimal598.47

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisAll the other wild creatures have left the Antarctic. The wind is too cold and the sun does not shine during the long, dark months of winter. But the father emperor stays behind with thousands of other fathers. Each of them takes care of an egg . . . Follow as a penguin grows from egg to adulthood in the coldest place on earth In the middle of winter, in the coldest place on earth, the mother emperor penguin lays her egg. The father rolls the egg onto his feet and keeps it warm. He doesn't eat or even move for two whole months. Finally the egg hatches. Stunning collages of hand-painted paper and clear, evocative text capture the beauty and drama of the icy Antarctic world and one of its most fascinating and endearing inhabitants., All the other wild creatures have left the Antarctic. The wind is too cold and the sun does not shine during the long, dark months of winter. But the father emperor stays behind with thousands of other fathers. Each of them takes care of an egg . . . Follow as a penguin grows from egg to adulthood in the coldest place on earth.