Protecting the Planet: Emperor of the Ice
It’s April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect her newly-laid egg against the bitter winter. But a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer – winds are stronger and storms are fiercer...
With luminous illustrations and an introduction by climate scientist Dr Phil Trathan, this is the true story of how the Emperor penguin colony at Halley Bay was disrupted after the sea ice collapsed, and how it’s necessary to protect the environment so that these extraordinary survivors will continue to be found in the Antarctic for generations to come.
"Nicola Davies is one of the best children's writers in the business." Huffington Post
Creators
Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include the A First Book of... and Tiny series, The Promise, King of the Sky and The Day War Came. In 2017, she became the first ever recipient of the SLA’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. Visit Nicola at her website: www.nicola-davies.com.
As well as producing beautiful picture-books, including My Pet Goldfish for Walker and Harris Finds His Feet which won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, Catherine Rayner exhibits her artwork in galleries all over the world. Follow her on Twitter under the handle @catherinerayner, or visit her at her website: www.catherinerayner.co.uk.
Reviews
This remarkable picture book tells how a male emperor penguin keeps an egg warm through winter while a female is away hunting fish. It captures the astonishing challenge of survival.
Watch Out For, Sunday Times
Breathtaking images and powerful, resonant text.
Children and Teens Roundup, Guardian
Expansive and poignant non-fiction title, gorgeously illustrated
The Bookseller
Not just a non-fiction title that will tell its readers more about this most beautiful of creatures, the emperor penguin, this is also a title that is full of luminous illustrations that you will want to spend time with, pondering over the beauty and harshness of the Antarctic landscapes.
Armadillo Magazine
A breathtaking insight into the lives of emperor penguins in our changing world.
Juno
