Iceberg

WINNER: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year. In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails wave across a star-full sky, signaling farewell to endless nights. Penguins journey across the ice to winter homes and birds fly back as temperatures rise. An iceberg breaks away from a glacier initiating an expedition through Antarctica's changing seasons. Follow the iceberg as it experiences spring, watching penguins trek and sensing krill stir. As summer arrives, it sees humpback whales spiral and orca gather, while currents and the sun gradually shrink it. In autumn, the chilling temperature traps it in the ice for winter. With the return of spring, it drifts into a bay and collapses, concluding its life cycle. However, the cycle continues as a new iceberg is born from a glacier. This evocative portrayal captures the delicate dance of ocean, sky, snow, and ice in the Antarctic, complemented by poetic text and stunning illustrations. The book concludes with an educational note on climate change impacts, a map, and a glossary.