The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out: The charming illustrated story perfect for young animal lovers aged 5+ (Jill Tomlinson's Favourite Animal Tales)
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A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Otto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment’s notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do – by looking after each other. A perfect story for animal lovers young and old, filled with tenderness and love combined with a subtle humour. Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition of The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard. Jill Tomlinson's book 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 07-02-2022. Review: Nice book - Cute book, used for my KS1 reading area Review: A lovely tale for 3-8 year olds - This was a favourite book of mine when I was a child, and it has been a delight to introduce my two sons to this story. We have the book and the audio CD and both my boys (aged 6 and 3) love it and want to listen to it (or read it) repeatedly. All the books in this series are nice, but this, The owl who was afraid of the dark, and the gorilla who wanted to grow up are my preferred ones. The book doesn't have tonnes of pictures, but it is a lovely story for children and can be read over a few evenings if need be. It is about a penguin chick who grows up and learns about the world he lives in and what it means to be an emperor penguin. It is gentle and well written and the audio version is nicely read. Please note, this book used to be called "Penguin's Progress"
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 263 Reviews |
L**S
Nice book
Cute book, used for my KS1 reading area
A**R
A lovely tale for 3-8 year olds
This was a favourite book of mine when I was a child, and it has been a delight to introduce my two sons to this story. We have the book and the audio CD and both my boys (aged 6 and 3) love it and want to listen to it (or read it) repeatedly. All the books in this series are nice, but this, The owl who was afraid of the dark, and the gorilla who wanted to grow up are my preferred ones. The book doesn't have tonnes of pictures, but it is a lovely story for children and can be read over a few evenings if need be. It is about a penguin chick who grows up and learns about the world he lives in and what it means to be an emperor penguin. It is gentle and well written and the audio version is nicely read. Please note, this book used to be called "Penguin's Progress"
A**R
Wonderful Children's Story
My little boy is 4 years old and he has always loved stories. However, this is the first story he has had where there are more words than pictures. He has been absolutely enthralled and enchanted by Otto and his journey to becoming a fully grown penguin. While the illustrations are wonderful it is the actual story that has held his interest. This is a fantastic book to use as a transition from picture books to actual story books. I have read this to him about 20 times in the last 10 days! We have now moved onto the "Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark" by the same author and he is enjoying it almost as much.
B**L
OK
My other 7 year old granddaughter has chosen penguins as her favorite anima and she loves reading very much. Thanks
T**E
Great book
My 4 year old requested a Penguin Party (Why?) so I had to buy this. It isn't quite "Plop/The owl who was afraid of the dark" but it is still great. It is a chapter book with black-and-white drawings. I read 2 or 3 chapters a night. As one of the first penguins to hatch our hero has to learn how the world works for himself and pass his knowledge on to the younger hatchings. They survive the Antarctic winter and he leads the hatchings to the sea to swim and fend for themselves.
P**D
Highly recommend this lovely story.
My son had been reading this at school and asked me to buy it for him. We read it over a few nights at bedroom and we both loved this delightful story. Great book.
A**E
Lovely and well written.
Just like The Owl Who Was Scared of The Dark, this book is turning out to be just as good. My grandsons love watching each chapter that I video for them! They are enjoying finding out about Otto the Emperor Penguin. Great price and arrived earlier than expected,thank you.
A**A
Six year old daughter loved it
What a lovely book! My six year old daughter was entranced reading about the baby penguin growing up day by day. Lovely for her to read on her own or when she was tired I'd read a few pages to her. Lovely black and white illustrations to break up nearly every page too so keeps them interested.
A**R
Loved it!!
My son loved it and now wants to read more from this author....
A**A
Just loving it
Loving this book. It's funny and nice
M**T
Five Stars
My daughter is enjoying the animal stories by the author.
C**M
Five Stars
My son enjoyed the book.
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