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How Do Penguins Play?

By Diane Muldrow
Series: Little Golden Book
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How Do Penguins Play? by Diane Muldrow is a delightful children's book exploring the various playful antics of different animals, with a focus on how young penguins enjoy their frolics. It captures the whimsy of animal play through engaging rhymes and vivid illustrations, making it perfect for young readers keen to learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by playful animal antics that captivate young minds. It's perfect for readers who love imagining the frolicsome and amusing ways penguins and other creatures interact with their habitats. With cheerful and engaging illustrations, it's an ideal choice for children's storytime or for sparking a child's imagination.

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This playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "How do penguins play?" Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other. Adorable pastel illustrations show these animals playing king-of-the-hill, keep away, and other fun and familiar games.

This playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "How do penguins play?

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How Do Penguins Play? is a playful rhyming Little Golden Book that poses the question, "How do penguins play?"

Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other. Adorable pastel illustrations depict these animals playing king-of-the-hill, keep away, and other fun and familiar games.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375865015

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 August 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David M. Walker

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

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