Penguin and Penelope (Penguin)

by Salina Yoon (Author)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: Penguin

Meet Penguin, the delightful character from Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon who is always ready for a new adventure--and new friends!

When Penguin finds a new friend, Penelope, he does everything he can to help. Let's get you home, says Penguin. But the elephant herd is out of reach, across a too-big ravine, Penguin stays with the little elephant, keeping her company and looking for a way home. As they go, Penelope grows, and so does their friendship! Soon they learn what they have in common--how they both can fly --and their new perspective brings a way home for Penelope. But they won't part for long!

With simple text and bright, energetic art, Salina Yoon brings to life this endearing story celebrating unlikely friendships, the challenges of growing up, and finding your own way.

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Kirkus

Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship.

Review quotes

Yoon's signature illustrative style is on display; . . . each page feels simultaneously simple and detailed. . . . Sweet and earnest and sure to resonate with fans and newcomers. Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship. —Kirkus Reviews

A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. —Booklist, starred review, on BE A FRIEND

A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. —Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND

Yoon's confident storytelling and appealingly chunky artwork create an emotionally resonant tale with some well-handled moments of levity. —Publishers Weekly on BEAR'S BIG DAY

A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on FOUND

A winning tale about finding new friends. —Kirkus Reviews on FOUND

Yoon's masterful storytelling is on full display, with text that is both moving and rewarding in its themes of connection and kindness. . . . The latest installment of Penguin's adventures will be a treasured addition to all collections. - SLJ Reviews (digital)

Salina Yoon

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 170 books for children, including all the other books about Penguin, as well as Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, Be a Friend, and the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series-including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite Is Stuck! She is also the illustrator of Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.

www.salinayoon.com
@SalinaYoon

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781681193441
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
September 06, 2022
Series
Penguin
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV002080 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
JUV002380 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Penguins
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Penguins
Picture books
Elephants
Lost children

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