The Lost Penguin

Name: The Lost Penguin
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781471117343
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An Oliver and Patch Story

By Claire Freedman

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Summary

The Lost Penguin by Claire Freedman is a delightful children's story about a young penguin who gets separated from its family. The narrative takes you on an adventurous journey as the penguin navigates a wide world filled with new friends and exciting experiences, all while searching for a way home. This charming tale is perfect for young readers, offering themes of friendship, adventure, and the importance of family.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

The welcome return of Oliver and Patch - this time with Ruby and a lost baby penguin too!

Everyone fell in love with these special characters in Oliver and Patch, finding their way in a big city and making new friends. In this story the three friends visit the zoo. They growl at the tigers, smile at the meerkats and laugh at the funny penguins. But when Peep, a little penguin who’s new to the zoo, goes missing, the friends must set off together to bring him home.
But it isn't always easy to agree on a plan, and the friends have to overcome some disagreements before everything works out.

Another heartwarming tale of friendship and working as a team from the wonderful picture book partnership of Claire Freedman (author of the ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS series) and the brilliant Kate Hindley.

'A touching story about the importance of friendship ... Another heartwarming tale of friendship and working as a team from this bestselling duo. Relaxing and reassuring, this is a gentle read.' Parents in Touch
'A sweet, thoughtful tale of friendship and teamwork, with plenty to linger over in Hindley's detailed artwork' Fiona Noble, Bookseller

Praise for Oliver and Patch:
‘Children will enjoy this moving addition to their picture book library that leaves jokes aside to say something a little more thoughtful’ Books for Keeps
‘This is a beautiful story about the power of friendship, but also of love for animals’ Once Upon a Bookcase
‘This is a sweet story about friendship and new beginnings that children will warmly appreciate’ Kids’ Book Review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471117343

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: full colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kate Hindley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Freedman

About the Author

Kate Hindley studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art, and went on to work for two years as a children's print designer at a studio in Northampton, whilst working freelance on children's books and greetings cards. She has now illustrated many much-loved picture books, including Oliver and Patch by Claire Freedman (author of the Aliens Love Underpants series) and the award-winning You Must Bring a Hat by Simon Philip. In 2019, Kate launched her adorable Treacle Street series lift-the-flap books, for which she both writes and illustrates. In 2020, she illustrated The Littlest Yak, written by Lu Fraser, which went on to win both the Sainsburys Children's Book Award and Oscar's Book Prize. Kate lives in Birmingham. Claire Freedman is the author of several picture books, including Pirates Love Underpants!; Dinosaurs Love Underpants!; Aliens Love Underpants!; Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones; One Magical Day; A Magical Christmas; Dilly Duckling; and My Grandparents Love Me. She lives in Essex, England.

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