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Snow Penguin

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Snow Penguin

Contributors:

By (Author) Tony Mitton
Illustrated by Alison Brown

ISBN:

9781408862964

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Publication Date:

1st November 2018

UK Publication Date:

1st November 2018

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Early years: the body and the senses
Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay

Dewey:

823.92

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

32

Dimensions:

Width 245mm, Height 274mm

Weight:

215g

Description

This little Penguin can never stay still. Hes always in search of excitement and thrill. When he looks at the rocks and the ice and the snow, I wonder whats out there hes eager to know. In the frozen Antarctic, one curious little penguin decides to explore the ice and the snow and the sea. On his travels he sees two blue whales, a family of sea lions and a whole school of orca, but soon Penguin starts to miss his own family. Sometimes coming home is the best adventure of all. Told in rhyming couplets, this feel-good book is perfect for bedtimes and cuddle-up times. From bestselling author Tony Mitton, and beautifully illustrated by Alison Brown.

Reviews

The simple rhymes and deep blue colours in this beautifully illustrated story will be cherished by three to five-year-olds * The Irish Examiner *
A feel-good tale that young children will love, and is sure to become a bedtime favourite * Western Daily Press *
A heart-warming tale and super-cute illustrations * The Bristol Post *
A touching story about the fun of adventure and the security of the family. The bold vibrant colour of the beautiful illustrations by Alison Brown, and the sparkly cover add enormously to the appeal of the book * Parents in Touch *
This feel-good book is perfect for bedtimes and cuddle-up times * Book Previews *
A wonderful adventure for a bold little penguin is beautifully told in Tony Mittons elegant and witty rhyming text * LoveReading4Kids *
This is a beautiful Antarctic adventure, with a pacey rhyme and wonderfully depicted by a favourite illustrator * Books My Toddler Loves *

Author Bio

TONY MITTON was born in Tripoli, North Africa, and grew up in Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, and England. He was a much-loved poet, teacher and writer of children's books, and lived for many years in Cambridge, England.

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