Owl and Penguin
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Owl and Penguin

Written by Vikram Madan

Part of the I Like to Read Comics series

Two friends navigate differences through creative play and humor.

3.9 Goodreads · 303 ratings
40 pages· 215 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~50L
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Bookroo's summary

Owl loves quiet; Penguin loves to sing. Despite their differences, these best friends tackle life's little challenges together, from ice cream mishaps to rainy day adventures. Through nearly wordless stories, expressive art and emoticon-style speech bubbles bring their playful world to life. Can their friendship thrive amidst their contrasting personalities? Discover how Owl and Penguin celebrate their unique bond in this delightful graphic novel for young readers.

From the publisher

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel for emerging readers. A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! Owl likes peace and quiet.Penguin likes to SING OUT LOUD. But best friends don’t need to be the same. Sometimes it’s good to disagree! Owl and Penguin celebrate their differences and solve their problems with creative play. From ice cream mishaps to rainy day chills, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together. In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art takes charge of the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own. I Like to Read(R) Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. An American Library Association Notable Children’s BookA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
215
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~50L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
521078
Publication
Published
October 11, 2022
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823451500

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