The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship
Oct 2020 · Kids Can Press Ltd
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The heartwarming true tale of the friendship between and a man and the penguin he saved. João finds a penguin, soaked in oil, on the shore. Barely moving on the sand, too tired to swim, too weak to stand … João must save this little guy. Without his help, he’ll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him back to health — and the pair develop an unlikely bond. When the penguin is fully recovered, João knows it’s time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas … When the heart is open, friendship can happen anywhere.
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Valerie Pennington
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October 6, 2020
This is a wonderful book for children and adults alike. It tells the heartwarming tale of an old man who found a penguin barely able to survive after an oil spill. The artwork, and charming rhymes make for a delightful story to enchant the reader. As an educator of elementary students, I find this story would be perfect for an Earth Day read as a springboard for discussion of pollution and how it can harm the animals of the sea. Would recommend for a classroom library, as well as a home library.
About the author
Julie Abery is a children's author and early childhood educator. Originally from England, she has spent half of her life living in Europe, immersing herself in new languages and cultures. She currently lives in Switzerland.;Pierre Pratt is an internationally acclaimed illustrator of over fifty books for children. Pierre’s honors include three Governor General’s Awards for Illustration and a prestigious Golden Apple Award. He divides his time between Lisbon, Portugal, and Montreal, Canada.
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