Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin)

by Helen Lester (Author) Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the Penguin)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

"A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal?

From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!

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Review quotes

Munsinger's Antarctic animal characters are easy to warm up to, and Lester's energetic story keeps pace with the silliness. Go, Tacky, go! —Horn Book Horn Book
Helen Lester

Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York. Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on many funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin, Wodney Wat, and the new Laugh-Along Series.

Classification
-
ISBN-13
9780618956746
Lexile Measure
460
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
October 29, 2007
Series
Tacky the Penguin
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV032080 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports
Library of Congress categories
Penguins
Winter sports
Tacky (Fictitious character: Lester)

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