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Bookshelf: May/June 2012

A Mother’s Journey

A Mother’s Journey

by Sandra Markle
illustrated by Alan Marks
Charlesbridge, 2005

The story “The Emperor’s Egg” in this month’s issue of Click described the incredible work that father emperor penguins do to incubate and care for their eggs. But mother penguins have a difficult job to do too. This beautiful picture book tells their story, vividly conveying the long, hard journey they make to and from the sea in order to feed their chicks. Gorgeous, detailed watercolor illustrations pair perfectly with the lyrical, evocative text.


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