Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant, Christian Robinson

Little Penguins

by Cynthia Rylant and Christian Robinson

Newbery Medal–winning author Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson pair up to tell this wintry story about five little penguins enjoying a snowy day.
 
Snowflakes? Many snowflakes. Winter is coming. So begins this ever-so-simple story. As the snow starts to fall, the excited penguins pull out scarves, mittens, heavy socks, and boots, and Mama helps them bundle up. But when it’s time to go out, one timid penguin decides to stay home. Filled with waddling baby penguins, playful text, and delightful illustrations, this book feels like a young picture-book classic in the making.

"Visually stunning. . . . Pair with Ezra Jack Keats’s classic The Snowy Day."Booklist, Starred

"An excellent tale for the very young. A very warm and satisfying bedtime book and a paean to penguins and winter delights." —Kirkus Reviews

Winners of the National Parenting Product Award
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Reviewed by mrs_mander_reads on

4 of 5 stars

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We loved this in story time today! There are so many parts of each illustration (especially when the penguins are getting dressed) that make this book fun to talk about clothing, body parts, and colors.

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  • 12 December, 2018: Reviewed