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Politeness for Penguins

A kindness and empathy book for children
By Zanna Davidson
Series: Good Behaviour Guides
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In Politeness for Penguins by Zanna Davidson, join Penguin as he navigates the icy world of manners and caring interactions. This charming children's story focuses on teaching young readers the value of kindness and respect through the whimsical adventures of Penguin and his friends, set in a delightful, wintry backdrop. Perfect for instilling polite behaviour through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations.
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This delightful children's story might enchant you if you appreciate witty, entertaining tales with charming illustrations. Readers who enjoy teaching animals about manners and respect in a fun and engaging way could find this book particularly appealing. It's perfect for young readers looking for lessons in politeness wrapped in an adorable narrative featuring penguins.

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Politeness for Penguins is a rhyming story in which rude penguins discover that life is better when they try to be polite. It is a brilliant first picture book about manners.

Some rude and naughty penguins put on a show of politeness to impress the Emperor, who is coming to judge the Best Town Competition. The penguins are desperate to win first prize — a year's free supply of fish.

But when the Emperor arrives, the penguins are in for a shock... he is the rudest penguin they have ever met! Perhaps it's time to teach the Emperor some manners?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474998550

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Duncan Beedie
  • Illustrated by Duncan Beedie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Good Behaviour Guides Zanna Davidson

About the Author

Zanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.

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