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Penguin (Paperback)

by Polly Dunbar (Author, Illustrator)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Books (3 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1406312460
  • ISBN-13: 978-1406312461
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.2 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,594 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This is a warm and charming story told without the cloying sentimentality that can mar books for this age group... Dunbar's characterisation is a treat." The Bookseller"

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Can a penguin be the perfect present? Find out in this modern classic from acclaimed picture book creator Polly Dunbar.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, charming, hilarious, 7 Nov 2008
By struts (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews
I bought this on the strength of its nomination for the 2007 Booktrust Early Years Award for Pre-school children (which it subsequent won), however awards have proven to be unreliable indicators of what my own 'critics' will think. In this case though it was spot-on; this book has become an instant hit with both Alice (4) and Louise (nearly 2).

The two words that come to mind are 'simple' and 'straightforward' and these apply to just about every aspect of the book from the plot and the lovely illustrations to the text. The use of language that is readily accessible to young children coupled with plenty of repetition lets them participate to the full, and the author has also deftly woven in some nice opportunities for amateur dramamtics by the adult readers - Alice seems to approve of my choice of "The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring" from The Mikado as Ben's 'silly song'.

What I think makes this book special however is the amount of wit and humour that has been packed into this deceptively simple framework. Alice and Louise both now start gurgling with laughter even before we have turned to the first page. What better recommendation could one ask for?

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 14 Nov 2007
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I first saw this book in the Tate Modern Shop, and each little illustration is a mini work of art. It is beautifully illustrated and a joy to read (and re-read) and all three of my children love it, even the eldest and he's 7!! It particularly appeals to my 2 year old. I've bought 2 more copies to give to friends this Christmas. Highly recommended.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great. Great pictures. Great fun ., 9 Sep 2007
By ELH Browning "Esther-Lou" (Kingston Bagpuize, Oxon) - See all my reviews
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This is a lovely book, all the better for its simplicity and minimalism. A little boy gets a penguin for his birthday and tries all sorts to provoke a reaction from it, but to no avail. Penguin remains silent. Then the boy gets a lion, and it is the lion that finally causes the penguin to react, with a smashing double page finale. The simple strong pictures make for great fun for 2-5 (and their parents).
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