Salina Yoon's beloved and popular character Penguin returns to board book format in a story about taking chances and trying something new!
"Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--
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Salina Yoon's beloved and popular character Penguin returns to board book format in a story about taking chances and trying something new!
"Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--
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Penguin embarks on his next journey-becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place...How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure? Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this still-growing series with a timeless story of firsts and friendship. Readers will delight in seeing all of their favorite characters from the first four books reunited again. Awards for Salina Yoon A Winter 2015-2016 Kids' Indie Next Pick (Be a Friend) A Scholastic Teachers Top 10 Picture Book (Penguin's Big Adventure) An NPR Best Book (Found) Winner of the 2014 SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book (Found)
Critic Reviews
“Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures.”
Yoon manages to create visual dynamism ... The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. School Library Journal Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet ... let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures. Horn Book on PENGUIN ON VACATION Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. Booklist on PENGUIN AND PINECONE Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart ... a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN AND PINECONE This comforting story successfully addresses the common fear of storms for a young audience... This storm's impact has no lasting power against a family's love. School Library Journal on STORMY NIGHT A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review Publishers Weekly on FOUND
About the Author
Salina Yoon is the creator of more than seventy novelty books, including the international bestseller "The Icky Sticky Frog". She graduated from the Art Center College of Design and currently lives with her husband Chris and their two young sons, Max and Mason, in San Marcos, California.
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