The Emperor’s Egg

Author: Martin Jenkins

Illustrator: Jane Chapman

Summary: The Emperor's Egg tells the amazing true story of male emperor penguins' dedication, focusing on how the father incubates the single egg on his feet for two months in the brutal Antarctic winter without eating, while the mother goes to sea to feed.

Off the Shelf: Activities for January 2026

Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for January that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to…

Off the Shelf: Activities for December 2025

Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for December that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to…

Hey, You’re Not Santa!

Author: Ethan T. Berlin

Illustrator: Ethan T. Berlin

Summary: Santa recruits a very helpful cow to take his place while he has to make a quick trip back to the North Pole for some forgotten gifts. Will Cow be able to fool a very savvy young man waiting for Santa?

Off the Shelf: Activities for November 2025

Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for November that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to…