The Emperor's Egg, 9780734422514
Hardcover
An emperor’s challenge: Can kindness hatch a greater treasure?

The Emperor's Egg

$26.36

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    25 June 2025

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Summary

The Unhatched Egg: A Tale of Patience and Integrity

A wondrous and richly illustrated reimagining of an ancient Chinese folktale about integrity, courage and patience from the creator of Pancakes for Plum.

‘I wonder what kind of creature will hatch,’ Ren says.

‘A tiger with wings!’ Pei says.

‘A dragon with gold teeth!’ Ping says.

‘Now, now,’ Papa says. ‘We’ll just have to wait and see.’

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780734422514
ISBN-10:0734422512
Author:Rae Tan
Publisher:Hachette Australia
Imprint:Lothian Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:25 June 2025
Weight:400g
Dimensions:12mm x 247mm x 330mm
About The Author

Rae Tan

Rae Tan was born in Singapore and now lives in Perth with her husband. She holds a BA in international politics from King’s College London, and performance diplomas for both the piano and violin from Trinity College London. Currently, she is a music teacher working with young children. She is passionate about creating beloved characters and imaginative stories. Working mainly in pastels and watercolour, Rae’s illustrative style is bold and loose, yet meticulous when it comes to expressing moods and emotions.

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