Synopses & Reviews
Emma is a hapless heroine who always seems to triumph in the end -- a true role model for the underdog.
It's freezing in the henhouse! Determined to get warm, Emma heads out into the barnyard to see how the other animals deal with winter weather. Emma is a hapless heroine who always seems to triumph in the end -- a true role model for the underdog.
About the Author
Margriet Ruurs is an author of educational material for children as well as many popular picture books, including Wild Babies and A Pacific Alphabet. Two previous Emma books, Emma and the Coyote and Emma's Cold Day, won the Mr. Christie's Book Award Silver Seal. Born in the Netherlands, Margriet has lived in California, the Yukon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Currently she lives in Shedd, Oregon.Barbara Spurll is best known for her renderings of animals with attitude. Besides her award-winning work on the Emma series, Barbara's artwork enlivens many other books for children, including Mooki and the Too Proud Peacock, The Flying Tortoise, and Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper! Born in England, Barbara now lives in Toronto, Ontario.