Penguin and Ollie
By (Author) Salina Yoon
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
3rd January 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Hardback
40
Width 255mm, Height 255mm
453g
Salina Yoon's beloved Penguin is always ready for new adventures with new friends! Penguin is searching the ocean for treasure when he meets Ollie, a shy octopus who is curious about Penguin's adventure. So curious that he can't stay camouflaged for long! But as the two meet other sea creatures during their search, Ollie is still too shy and hides again. Worried about his new friend, Penguin recruits the other animals to help look for Ollie, and they discover a treasure more precious than jewels. Perfect for young readers, award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's signature bright illustrations and touching, humorous text brings to life this uplifting story that demonstrates how having true friends who appreciate and care for you is the best treasure of all! Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Penelope Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend
The moral of the story is a familiar one, but in this absolutely adorable package, its sweet and sure to be a hit..." * Kirkus Reviews *
Yoons signature illustrative style is on display; . . . each page feels simultaneously simple and detailed. . . . Sweet and earnest and sure to resonate with fans and newcomers. Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship. * Kirkus Reviews, on PENGUIN AND PENELOPE *
A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. * Booklist, starred review, on BE A FRIEND *
A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on FOUND *
Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of over 170 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, Be a Friend, Penguin and Penelope, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She is also the illustrator of Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family. www.salinayoon.com @SalinaYoon