If You Were a Penguin Board Book
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 22, 2022
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- Who it’s for
- A read-aloud invitation to imagine penguin life, told in simple rhymes and detailed illustrations.
- Themes
- Imagining life as a penguin, Penguin facts
- Genres
- Penguins, Birds, Polar Regions
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With simple, rhyming text and adorable illustrations, this 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.
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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"!
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A read-aloud invitation to imagine penguin life, told in simple rhymes and detailed illustrations.
Come here for
- A playful way to share penguins with young children
- Imagining life as a penguin together
Expect
- Short rhyming text and detailed illustrations
- Penguin facts at the back of the book
Where it sits
| Birds | 76% |
|---|---|
| Penguins | 41% |
| Polar Regions | 20% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Animal Stories
- Bird Stories
- Penguin Stories
- Nature & Wildlife
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- Environment & Conservation
- Weather Stories
- Disasters & Natural Hazards
- Magic & Fantasy
- Authors
- Florence Minor
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 22, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Imagining life as a penguin · Penguin facts
- Reading lane
- Animal Stories