If You Were a Penguin Board Book

Name: If You Were a Penguin Board Book
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780063212084
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Florence Minor

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Summary

In If You Were a Penguin Board Book by Florence Minor, young readers are invited to imagine life as a penguin. The book explores the whimsical world of these charming birds, highlighting their playful antics and unique behaviours in a way that is both educational and delightful for children.
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Format: Board book

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful board book if you love charming stories that celebrate imagination and the joy of exploration. Its vivid illustrations and playful rhymes are perfect for engaging young children, capturing their interest in animals and the natural world. Ideal for a shared reading experience, it encourages curiosity and wonder.

If You Were a Penguin Board Book

Pictures and rhyming text present some of the many extraordinary things penguins can do.

Description

With simple, rhyming text and adorable illustrations, this is a perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like—now available as a board book!

The short text by Florence Minor pairs perfectly with the gorgeous, detailed illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor. Fun facts about penguins are featured at the back of the book.

As Booklist said, "Whether it’s the comical waddle, the formal appearance of their plumage, or their well-documented devotion to their young, penguins hold an unending appeal for young children." Their review called If You Were a Penguin "dazzling," "vibrant," and "breathtaking"!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

If You Were a Penguin Board Book is praised for its vibrant and engaging illustrations, with figures lively enough to captivate young readers. It provides a playful and informative glimpse into the life of penguins, making it a valuable addition to storytime collections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063212084

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

Illustrated by Wendell Minor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 30

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Florence Minor Young Adult

About the Author

Florence Minor is the author of Christmas Tree!, illustrated by Wendell Minor, which Kirkus Reviews praised for its "imaginative Christmas trees and poetic, rhyming text." If You Were a Penguin, her second collaboration with Wendell, was selected by Pennsylvania for its "One Book, Every Young Child" early literacy program. If You Were a Panda Bear is her third picture book for children.Wendell Minor is the illustrator of more than fifty award-winning picture books for children, including Mojave by Diane Siebert, Abe Lincoln Remembers by Ann Turner, The Seashore Book by Charlotte Zolotow, and the New York Times bestseller Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin, as well as numerous books about the outdoors with his frequent collaborator, Jean Craighead George, including their classic Everglades.The Minors live in Connecticut, where they share their home and studio with their cats, Sofie and Cindercat.