A newly hatched Emperor penguin wants more than anything to look like his tall, strong father. But when his own fluffy gray feathers start to fall out, Little Penguin is sure his wish will never come true. It takes a long ocean journey and some gentle words of wisdom from his mother before he realizes that he has become what he most wanted to be after all.Nature lovers of all ages will delight in the captivating illustrations and the reassuring story about growing up. On every page, lavish embossing illuminates the frosty beauty of the Antarctic setting and adds intriguing texture to the feathers and footprints of the creatures that live there.
- ISBN10 0525470239
- ISBN13 9780525470236
- Publish Date 23 September 2002 (first published 1 September 2001)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Dutton Books
- Format Hardcover
- Language English