The Old Man and the Penguin
A True Story of True Friendship
$53.12
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2020
Summary
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him, and an unlikely friendship.
João hears “a sorry screech” as he walks along the shore near his home. It’s from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil. Barely moving on the sand, too tired to swim, too weak to stand… João must save this little guy. Without his help, he’ll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him, and nurses him slowly back to health—and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781525302084 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1525302086 |
| Author: | Julie Abery, Pierre Pratt |
| Publisher: | Kids Can Press |
| Imprint: | Kids Can Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 9 October 2020 |
| Weight: | 436g |
| Dimensions: | 220mm x 288mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
An entertaining introduction for young readers to the harmful effects of oil spills on marine wildlife.– Kirkus Reviews
An entertaining introduction for young readers to the harmful effects of oil spills on marine wildlife.–Kirkus Reviews
Few readers will be able to resist this charming tale, based on true events.–Booklist, starred review
The Old Man and the Penguin, a warm story of an unusual friendship, will be well-received by its young listeners/readers.–CM Magazine
Julie Abery
Julie Abery is a children’s author and early childhood educator. Originally from England, she has spent half of her life living in Europe, immersing herself in new languages and cultures. She currently lives in Switzerland.
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