Penguin Pad - Ages 9-12

The Many Adventures of Pengey Penguin

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:50:15 -0600

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On a night alive with the lights of the Aurora Australis, a distant and abandoned weather station holds the only hope for a young emperor penguin who lies close to death on the most remote ice sheet in Antartica.

His name is Pengey Penguin.

Even though he was abandoned under the most unusual circumstances, he grew to be an adventurous spirit, undaunted by his troubles and driven by unwavering devotion to his principles and the love of Wendy, the human who saved him from certain death by starvation.

Now it should be thoroughly understood that Pengey is not very tall and he is certainly not very strong, but he is very quick, extremely smart, exceedingly polite and very well mannered.

This is his story, or at least how it all began.

He already likes you, and it's his greatest wish that you'll like him, all his friends, and his bedtime story, too.

Lost and Found

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:59:21 -0600

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PreSchool-Grade 2%u2013Once there was a boy who found a penguin at his door. From this opening line to the very end, this gentle story of friendship will capture young readers' imaginations.

Lost and Found

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:12:29 -0600

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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2%u2013Once there was a boy who found a penguin at his door. From this opening line to the very end, this gentle story of friendship will capture young readers' imaginations. The child assumes that the penguin is lost, which is logical since the lumpy black-and-white bird does look awfully forlorn. Determined to help the creature find its way home, he discovers that penguins come from the South Pole, and the two board a rowboat. During their long sea voyage, the youngster passes the time by telling his companion many stories. However, when they finally reach their destination, he realizes that the penguin was not lost, but just lonely and looking for a friend. The soft watercolor paintings feature simple shapes and a palette that ranges from pale to bold. The boy has a square body, stick legs, and a round head with tiny dot eyes and an expressive mouth. For much of the tale, the characters are placed on crisp white backdrops, while colorful ocean scenes depict their journey. The text's subtle humor and the appealing visuals make this title a wonderful read-aloud.%u2013Genevieve Gallagher, Murray Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:54:48 -0600

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Book Description
A complete guide to teaching Mr. Popper's Penguins. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students.