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heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic informational book about the Emperor penguin. My students from K-3 really enjoyed learning more about this interesting animal.
sharquin's review against another edition
5.0
This book is wonderfully illustrated and reads well. The only flaw I have with it is sometimes it's hard to tell if you should read from page to page or read it left to right across both. However I loved the storytelling while still being factual.
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
One of the first in a series of books I will be interpreting as part of my final semester of practicum experience, I enjoyed both listening to, learning from, and having fun in creating an ASL interpretation of Martin Jenkin's, "The Emperor's Egg".
While some may not include audio recordings from YouTube as a format for the Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge, or count it as an audio book at all, I do given the accessibility for those who need these materials to continue onward during the pandemic (and beyond). If I were to side with those who request strict restrictions on what children use the internet for this would be my piece to add to the argument.
What I loved about this reading of the book was how 'Sky Campbell' (the YouTube Channel that, I felt, offered a story time as close to the 'physical classroom' as possible) switched tone between the plot and the facts that supported it. As an interpreter this offered a chance to be innovative with how to voice the fiction from the factual, and I loved it!
The illustrations, choice of words, and the potential of the person reading it aloud to the class would offer any classroom discussing the main and supporting topics a rich and relaxing experience. Most associate non-fiction with hard, cold truth and this is not the case in this book. If anything it is a promising start for any reader to eventually enter and enjoy the non-fiction genre and ALL it can offer.
One of the best ways to interpret something is to know it. You do not have to be an expert in penguins, but if you have a student's curiosity your prep can be just as fun as the final draft of the recording. From beginning to end I enjoyed not only the prep and reflection of my own work, but above all enjoyed returning to a collection of books I will never outgrow.
While some may not include audio recordings from YouTube as a format for the Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge, or count it as an audio book at all, I do given the accessibility for those who need these materials to continue onward during the pandemic (and beyond). If I were to side with those who request strict restrictions on what children use the internet for this would be my piece to add to the argument.
What I loved about this reading of the book was how 'Sky Campbell' (the YouTube Channel that, I felt, offered a story time as close to the 'physical classroom' as possible) switched tone between the plot and the facts that supported it. As an interpreter this offered a chance to be innovative with how to voice the fiction from the factual, and I loved it!
The illustrations, choice of words, and the potential of the person reading it aloud to the class would offer any classroom discussing the main and supporting topics a rich and relaxing experience. Most associate non-fiction with hard, cold truth and this is not the case in this book. If anything it is a promising start for any reader to eventually enter and enjoy the non-fiction genre and ALL it can offer.
One of the best ways to interpret something is to know it. You do not have to be an expert in penguins, but if you have a student's curiosity your prep can be just as fun as the final draft of the recording. From beginning to end I enjoyed not only the prep and reflection of my own work, but above all enjoyed returning to a collection of books I will never outgrow.
ashlylynne's review against another edition
4.0
Synopsis
An educational children’s book about Penguins, their mating habits, and lifestyles.
The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins illustrated by Jane Chapman
★★★★
Genre: Children/Picture/Education
Release Date: December 2008
Source: Book Depository – Bought
On My Shelf: Yes
I don’t know what possessed me to buy this book…okay…well…that’s a lie, I suppose. My love of penguins and the cheap price possessed me to buy this, but I’m still not 100% certain how I happened upon a children’s picture book that caught my attention so fully that I had to buy it.
Still, I’m glad I did buy this book.
The writing was above par and felt more like a fun story versus the educational book this one. I mean that in the best way. I enjoyed paging through this book and reading each page. It sounds strange to say that as a 25yo adult paging through a book written for kids perhaps around the ages of 3-6, but here I am saying it. I think this book would be a great resource for parents and classrooms with young children.
Now, that is all, of course, wonderful and excellent, but what really kept my attention and caused me to love this was the absolutely beautiful illustrations. They’re the reason that I’ll most likely be keeping this book on my shelf. Jane Chapman’s work is, to put it plainly, absolutely stunning. I enjoyed studying every page and examining how she blended colors to create such beautiful images. Every page felt like a piece of art–like a painting you might see in a museum. I simply can’t get over how in love with these illustrations I am.
Between them and the writing, this is a great read for young children, parents with young children, or kept in a classroom with young children. This was such a fun little read, and I enjoyed paging through this and am ultimately glad that I spent the money on this, even if I wasn’t the target audience.
An educational children’s book about Penguins, their mating habits, and lifestyles.
The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins illustrated by Jane Chapman
★★★★
Genre: Children/Picture/Education
Release Date: December 2008
Source: Book Depository – Bought
On My Shelf: Yes
I don’t know what possessed me to buy this book…okay…well…that’s a lie, I suppose. My love of penguins and the cheap price possessed me to buy this, but I’m still not 100% certain how I happened upon a children’s picture book that caught my attention so fully that I had to buy it.
Still, I’m glad I did buy this book.
The writing was above par and felt more like a fun story versus the educational book this one. I mean that in the best way. I enjoyed paging through this book and reading each page. It sounds strange to say that as a 25yo adult paging through a book written for kids perhaps around the ages of 3-6, but here I am saying it. I think this book would be a great resource for parents and classrooms with young children.
Now, that is all, of course, wonderful and excellent, but what really kept my attention and caused me to love this was the absolutely beautiful illustrations. They’re the reason that I’ll most likely be keeping this book on my shelf. Jane Chapman’s work is, to put it plainly, absolutely stunning. I enjoyed studying every page and examining how she blended colors to create such beautiful images. Every page felt like a piece of art–like a painting you might see in a museum. I simply can’t get over how in love with these illustrations I am.
Between them and the writing, this is a great read for young children, parents with young children, or kept in a classroom with young children. This was such a fun little read, and I enjoyed paging through this and am ultimately glad that I spent the money on this, even if I wasn’t the target audience.
stierbri's review
5.0
This was a really cute children’s book. My son loves penguins and this book is very cute.
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