In this tender tribute to dads the world over, Father emperor penguin protects his newly-laid egg by holding it on his feet until it hatches, while Mother penguin goes to feed in the deep blue sea. Father and chick huddle together, braving the Antarctic winter, as they realize how important they are to one another.

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Sarah Weeks’ lyrical text and Suzanne Duranceau’s exquisite artwork make this the perfect \