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Penguin Problems
Penguin Problems
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 10, 2017
Review
You think that you have problems? Well, they are nothing compared with those of a little penguin who is having either a really bad day or an existential crisis. From the too-cold water to the lack of fish to eat to the sameness of all of the surrounding penguins (which one is his mom anyway?), Penguin would like to trade his life for another. Or so he thinks until he meets a walrus who gives him some perspective. For a couple of minutes anyway. It's hard to be a penguin. It's fun to read about his problems and watch students relate to having a bad day where everything feels difficult and off. Smith's illustrations are simple, clear, and adorable. Maybe that penguin just needs a hug and he is cute enough to elicit a few volunteers in your young audience. A great purchase for any collection.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
John, Jory
Illustrator: Smith, Lane
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780553513370
Price: 17.99