"When everyone is sleeping, all I can hear is Papa's heart. Boom-Boom-Boom. My papa loves me."
It's deep winter in the Antarctic and a little penguin baby waits in the cold and snow for its mama to return from her long journey to find food. But all the while, the baby is protected and kept warm by its papa, until Mama returns with food . . . and love.
With stunning illustrations and a spare but powerful story, Gianna Marino captures the icy beauty of Antarctica and the wonders of a penguin family that thrives there.
An imprint of Penguin Random House, founded in 1933. 10 Caldecott Medals. 10 Newbery Medals. 1 VMA (for best on-screen kiss).
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"An emperor penguin chick narrates this educational polar tale, which showcases the heroic efforts undertaken by penguin parents--especially the intrepid females--to support their young. Anthropomorphic narration lends a tenderhearted feel to the scientific information communicated about penguin family dynamics." --Publishers Weekly