Penguins Don't Wear Pants
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

Penguins Don't Wear Pants

Written and illustrated by Abi Cushman

Penguins must never, ever wear pants, or something really bad will happen.

4.4 Goodreads · 30 ratings
40 pages· ~340L· AR ~1.5
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Bookroo's summary

Under absolutely no circumstances should penguins wear pants, because if they do, Something Really Bad Happens. So there are definitely no penguins in pants in this book. Not even one. Readers join in with the rhythmic, interactive text as plenty of penguins show up in everything but pants. The endpapers hold a recipe for raisin cookies.

From the publisher

Have you ever seen a penguin wearing pants? No? Not ever? Would you like to? Acclaimed author Abi Cushman's signature silliness is on brilliant display in this laugh-out-loud funny, wonderfully interactive, and unpredictable picture book that is custom-made for school, library, and family storytimes. For penguin fans and readers who love Where's Waldo? and Dragons Love Tacos.Under absolutely no circumstances should penguins ever wear pants. Never ever. Because if they do, Something Really Bad Happens! So, there are definitely no penguins in pants in this picture book by acclaimed author-illustrator Abi Cushman. Not even one.Full of child appeal, Penguins Don't Wear Pants showcases engaging, hilarious illustrations featuring plenty of penguins decked out in anything but pants. The interactive, rhythmic text begs to be read aloud and is sure to have readers giggling and participating whether shared at home or in the classroom. The endpapers feature a recipe for the dreaded (and delicious) raisin cookies. Penguins Don't Wear Pants is an excellent choice for those who love Dragons Love Tacos, Z is for Moose, and The Monster at the End of This Book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~340L
AR book level
~1.5
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
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Publication
Published
October 13, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063455979

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