Puffin and Penguin
by Helaine Becker (Author) Kevin Sylvester (Illustrator)
For fans of Owly and Unicorn and Yeti, a delightfully funny graphic novel from bestselling creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester.
On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy - Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as King Midas in the school play. Puffin realizes he's on his own when it comes to making friends - and what better way than joining the stage crew? When a blackout threatens the play's opening night, it's up to Puffin to save the day!
This early graphic novel from bestselling and award-winning creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester is sure to win the hearts of emerging readers with its lighthearted humor, schoolyard drama and endearing lead characters.
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Gr 2-3--It's Puffin's first day at a new school and his plans to make friends prove to be more challenging than he thought. Everyone is calling him "Puffy," and nobody has ever heard of puffins before. He is buddied up with Penguin, the coolest bird at school, but Penguin is too busy to help Puffin. Luckily, Puffin is a determined bird and decides to join the drama club to find a place for himself. He saves the day when trouble arises on show night, proving to everyone what a puffin can do. Filled with bird jokes and new school drama, this early graphic novel will put a smile on readers' faces. The illustrations contribute to the quirky humor and cute factor and perfectly reflect the writing. VERDICT A great graphic novel for early readers who enjoy funny books and cute animals.--Julie Kurtis
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Sandra Dumais is a children's book illustrator and owner of an online retail shop that sells prints and housewares. The picture books that she has collaborated on have received top honors from the Booksellers' Association of Quebec. Sandra lives with her family in Montreal, Quebec.
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
