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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters!
Written by Marikka Tamura · Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Penguins face an oil spill, and humans knit sweaters to help. But do penguins need sweaters?
32 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD440L
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Bookroo's summary
When an oil spill coats penguins in sticky goo, well-meaning humans rush to help by knitting sweaters. But do these adorable creatures really need them? Follow the penguins' journey from oily feathers to a soapy scrub and back to the sea, exploring the quirky yet heartwarming efforts of humans to aid nature. Discover the true story behind those famous sweater-wearing penguins and the unexpected twist that leaves them happily swimming in their natural attire. Dive into this charming tale of compassion and the surprising ways we try to make a difference.
"Penguins on ice. Penguins in the sea. Penguins love the sea!"
— from the book
From the publisher
You may have seen the cute pictures of penguins wearing sweaters—but did you know why they were wearing them? Debut author Marikka Tamura answers this question in this colorful, kid-friendly book that is told simply and charmingly. Penguins love the sea. Happy in the dark blue water. But what is this? One day something is floating in the water. Dark. Gooey. Oily . . . When the penguins become coated in an oil spill, many Big Boots arrive. The humans want to help the cold, greasy penguins, so they knit sweaters to keep them warm. The Big Boots mean well, but . . . penguins don’t wear sweaters! So after a good, soapy scrub, the penguins dive back into the deep blue sea, happily dressed only in their own penguin feathers.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 327
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD440L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.8
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 195564
Publication
- Published
- January 16, 2018
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Illustration details
- The artwork created for this book is a bonination of pencils, inks, handmade textures and digital.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781101996966
- LCCN
- 2017033534
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