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Waiting for Mama

By Gianna Marino
Illustrated by Gianna Marino

By Gianna Marino
Illustrated by Gianna Marino

By Gianna Marino
Illustrated by Gianna Marino

By Gianna Marino
Illustrated by Gianna Marino

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Hardcover $17.99

Mar 29, 2022 | ISBN 9780425290705 | 3-7 years

Ebook $8.99

Mar 29, 2022 | ISBN 9780425290736 | 3-7 years

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    About Waiting for Mama

    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 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.

    About Waiting for Mama

    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 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.

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    About Gianna Marino

    Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at… More about Gianna Marino

    About Gianna Marino

    Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at… More about Gianna Marino

    About Gianna Marino

    Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at… More about Gianna Marino

    About Gianna Marino

    Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at… More about Gianna Marino

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Mar 29, 2022 | 40 Pages | 11 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780425290705

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Mar 29, 2022 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780425290736
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    Praise

    ★ ”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

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