Penguin

"This heart-warming book conjures imagination, anger, danger and love, while encouraging small children to remember events, read pictures and laugh" The Sunday Times

A modern classic from Polly Dunbar, the creator of Hello Tilly. This is the story of Ben, who couldn’t be more delighted to find a penguin friend inside his present. “Hello, Penguin!” he says. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin, pulls his funniest face, puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance ... but still Penguin says nothing. It isn’t until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks – and, when he does, Ben discovers that some things are worth the wait. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the winner of numerous other awards, this is the perfect story to share and treasure.

“Will hold the attention of impatient children…bears repeated reading.” Booklist

“This book is very funny.” Books for Boys Blog

“This is a warm and charming story told without the cloying sentimentality that can mar books for this age group … Dunbar’s characterisation is a treat.” Bookseller

“An animated tale of an unusual friendship, sweetly illustrated, with great comic moments.” Junior


Have you read Polly Dunbar's other picture books?
Red Red Red
Put Your Shoes On
Can Bears Ski? written by Raymond Antrobus