In our preschooling-at-home, we’ve been talking about penguins. There is enough fascinating information about these little feather-coated guys to fill up an entire week with lessons, books, and activities. One of the kids’ favorite stories in the bunch, by far, is A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis. This author has long since been one of our family’s favorites after her notable Not a Box.
The story follows a little penguin named Edna who grows tired of the only colors she sees every day: Black, white, and blue. She sets off on a trek to find a new feast of color for her little eyes and to add a little pizazz to her and her friends’ surroundings. “‘There is blue sea for hunting fish. But there must be something else,’” she says.
The illustrations are kitchy, chalky images on very uncomplicated backgrounds. Vivid and eye-catching still, however, for little curious eyes who become absorbed in the story.
Browse inside this wonderful tale to see for yourself:
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I won’t go any further into the story so as not to ruin the ending. It’s a terrific, light-hearted tale that’s sure to delight your little ones! A Penguin Story can be bought at several online retailers as well as your favorite local bookstore.
Win it! One of you will receive a copy of A Penguin Story courtesy of HarperCollins Children’s! Just leave me a comment here telling me why your children would enjoy this title OR another one of their favorite books with an animal as the main character. US only; duplicate commenters will be disqualified. I’ll close the contest at 11pm EST next Thursday, Janurary 22, 2009. Good luck!
Wehaf (3 years ago)
We love the Tacky the Penguin books, too!
amandasue (3 years ago)
My niece would love this because she loves penguins, we go to the zoo and you can see through glass them swimming underwater and she thinks its fun to watch them. And she loves all the Clifford books! Thanks for entering me.
Amber (3 years ago)
Ooh that sounds so cute! We are going to have a penguin week also. Josiah seems to share R’s fascination with penguins (maybe it’s the age?). He had the choice of various souvenir stuffed animals from Sea World last week and he chose the penguin. He carried it in his arms the rest of the day. It has joined the special animals that have a place in his bed now.
Btw- Josiah LOVES the “Do You Love Me” book! Thanks for the great give aways!
Kristie (3 years ago)
My kids just got “Bad Dog, Marley” for Christmas and my daughter loves it!
Beth (3 years ago)
My little girl LOVES a Christmasy book called The Little Reindeer’s First Christmas…seriously, we read it a million times a day! And she LOVES to read, so this penguin book would be awesome!
jenna (3 years ago)
My niece would love this book, because she loves penguins. She loves to go to the zoo to watch them. Thanks!
MJ (3 years ago)
I teach kindergarten. We love the Tacky books. this would be perfect for our “winter” theme!
Jennifer, Snapshot (3 years ago)
My penguin-loving (obsessed) 10 year old daughter would love this book, and I’m sure my four-year-old son would like it too.
Kim (3 years ago)
My little guy would love this book. He loves penguins!
Jamaise (3 years ago)
My five year old would like this book – he like all books. His current favorite is a Chiuaua named Skippyjohn Jones!
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allie (3 years ago)
my son is only 6 months old but he already loves books and penguins! we would love to read A Penguin Story!
Sara (3 years ago)
Lucas would love this book – he is fascinated with animals and the stories we make up about them. Our current story plot that develops further each night is about mischievous monkeys who steal Lucas’s snack! Ha – he would love to read about Edna!
Marci (3 years ago)
We read everyday and any new book is a welcome addition to our family.
Alice Hansen (3 years ago)
My son loves animals – Polar Bear Polar Bear is one of his favorites so penguin’s would go right along with that! Thanks for the chance!
A Frugal Friend (3 years ago)
Penguins are the animal we are learning about in January…..my daughter is 1 1/2 and loves books. We’d love to win this!!!
juicebox mom (3 years ago)
My daughter is obsessed with penguins right now….we saw them up close at Seaworld and now must have every book (except this one) and dvd ever made with Penguins as the main character
Reader (3 years ago)
Would love my daughter to have this book. She loves penguins!
Karla (3 years ago)
Adorable book, my kids are really into the penguins and polar bears right now. Thanks
megan (3 years ago)
My little girl loves animals so I’m sure she would love this book.
jodi (3 years ago)
W totally loves animals and think that penguins would be right up his alley! Seems like a great winter book!
Ginny (3 years ago)
My daughter just loves penguins, so I know she’d enjoy this story!
Serena (3 years ago)
My daughter loves any book with animals in it, but especially Corduroy!
Mama Zen (3 years ago)
My daughter is in love with all animals right now, so I now that she would love this!
Andria (3 years ago)
We actually watched happy feet last night and the boys have been waddling around like penguins. Thanks for the chance.
Erin (3 years ago)
I would love to win this to share with my 2nd grade class!
Stacey (3 years ago)
My daughter has been obsessed with all things penguin lately. She wants to know where they live, what they eat, what they like to do.
erin (3 years ago)
My two little ones love to visit the penguins at the zoo this would be a nice ‘in home’ treat! Thanks!
Shannon H (3 years ago)
My son would love this, he loves penguins and calls them “dancing feet” because of the movie “Happy Feet.” Thanks!
Christi (3 years ago)
My 5 year old has loved penguins for years! He devours books, so I know he would love this one as well! Thanks for the giveaway!
Noreen (3 years ago)
my girls love all books, today they got a book about Bolt and the other got my little pony winter festivil
Gina Stratos (3 years ago)
My daughter likes the book, Moose’s Loose Tooth
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Rebecca C (3 years ago)
My daughters favorite book with animals is the Pokey Little Puppy!
sarah b (3 years ago)
I think this would be a great story to read with little babys. I can imagine all the black and white pictures would catch their eyes and then all the added colors as their eyes develop would be wonderful!
Brooke (3 years ago)
After the numerous penguin movies that have come out over the past couple of years, my daughters have a deep and abiding love of all things penguin. We’d love to check out this book.