Hector Penguin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973

Hector Penguin

By Louise Fatio

A lost penguin faces ridicule in an unfamiliar forest.

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Hector Penguin tumbles from a truck into a bewildering forest, where the local animals mock his unusual presence. As laughter echoes, a wise crow steps in, revealing Hector's true identity and challenging the forest's assumptions. Can Hector find acceptance and a way back home, or will he remain an outcast in this strange land? Discover the journey of a penguin who must navigate the wild unknown and the prejudices of its inhabitants.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1973)
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Format
Hardcover
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 31, 1973
First published
January 1, 1973
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780370020273

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