Age Range: 3-6 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed,
October 26, 2021
ISBN: 9781419745898
★Kirkus, starred review
A CBBC Choice, 2022
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About the Book
A lyrical picture book exploration of emperor penguins’ incredible journey to parenthood, with stunning watercolor art
Packed Snow / Moon glow
Wind-blown / All alone
This young picture book is about the incredible lengths to which emperor penguins go for their young ones. Angela Burke Kunkel’s lyrical text and Catherine Odell’s gorgeous illustrations detail the penguins' amazing journey, and an author's note and bibliography provide added context.
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Praise for Penguin Journey
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"Perfect for group storytime and discussion . . . An object lesson in less is more." - ★ review, Kirkus
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"The simple text has a very rhythmic and rhyming feel that will appeal to the youngest readers. " -YABooksCentral
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"Rendered in verse and accompanied by excellent watercolor paintings, it is easy for the youngest child to understand what a penguin’s life is like." - Denton Record-Chronicle
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CCBC Choices 2022, Cooperative Children's Books Center, UW-Madison
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Also Seen In . . .
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"And the 2021 Undies Go To . . .", 100 Scope Notes
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"Penguin Day" episode, CampTV/PBS
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