Waiting for Mama by Gianna Marino - ISBN: 9780425290705
Hardcover
A little penguin waits, loved by papa, for mama’s return.

Waiting for Mama

$37.15

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    12 April 2022

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Summary

New York Times bestselling illustrator Gianna Marino reveals the enduring importance of family in a picture book perfect for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!

“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 retur…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780425290705
ISBN-10:0425290700
Author:Gianna Marino
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Viking
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:12 April 2022
Weight:505g
Dimensions:236mm x 289mm x 10mm
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Critics Review

★ “Marino’s gorgeous artwork is on full display in this sweet book narrated by a baby emperor penguin … perfect for repeated readings, one-on-one and during story time.” –School Library Journal, starred review“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

About The Author

Gianna Marino

Gianna Marino has written and illustrated many highly acclaimed picture books, including Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton. Gianna was born in San Francisco and spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park. She’s made a living as an apprentice to a muralist, a jewelry designer, a product designer, and a horse-carriage driver. Addicted to foreign adventure, Gianna has traveled worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. Between explorations, she lives and works in Northern California and still gallops on horses.

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