Book Series · 8 Books

Penguin Books

In order from Penguin and Pinecone to Penguin and Ollie.

The Penguin series is a set of 8 picture books by Salina Yoon, published between 2012 and 2023. Written for ages 0–6, most books run about 35 pages.

Penguin and Pinecone
Penguin on Vacation
Penguin in Love
Penguin and Pumpkin
Penguin's Big Adventure
Penguin's Christmas Wish
Penguin and Penelope
About the series

What's Penguin About?

Eight warm picture-book adventures in which Salina Yoon's Penguin makes new friends, tries unfamiliar things, and learns that caring connections can grow across distance and difference.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Penguin and Pinecone
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$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2012

Penguin and Pinecone

By Salina Yoon

A penguin must help a pinecone return home, testing their friendship across distances.

32 pages
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Summary: Penguin discovers a lost pinecone in the snow, sparking an unexpected friendship. But when Grandpa reveals pinecones belong in the warm forest, Penguin faces a dilemma: help Pinecone return home or risk losing their bond. As they embark on this heartfelt journey, can their friendship endure the miles that separate them? Join Penguin in a tale of love, distance, and the power of true friendship.
In reading order

Penguin Series

8 books · Published 2012–2023

#1
#1 in Series
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$858

Penguin and Pinecone

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2012

A penguin must help a pinecone return home, testing their friendship across distances.

#2

Penguin on Vacation

Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2013

Penguin swaps snow for sand, but can he find fun at the beach?

#3
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$759

Penguin in Love

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013

Penguin finds a mitten and embarks on an adventure to discover its owner and perhaps find love.

#4

Penguin and Pumpkin

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

Penguin seeks a way to share autumn's magic with his little brother left behind.

#5

Penguin's Big Adventure

Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2015

A penguin ventures to the North Pole, facing solitude and the unknown.

#6
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$799

Penguin's Christmas Wish

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016

Penguin's Christmas plans go awry, revealing unexpected holiday magic.

#7
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$1799

Penguin and Penelope

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

A penguin helps an elephant find her way home, discovering unexpected abilities and friendship.

#8
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$1797

Penguin and Ollie

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023

Penguin's ocean quest leads to a shy octopus and a treasure beyond jewels.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Penguin series?

There are 8 books in the Penguin series. It began with Penguin and Pinecone in 2012, and the newest book, Penguin and Ollie, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Penguin books in?

Start with Penguin and Pinecone and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Penguin books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Penguin to life.

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Salina Yoon

Author & Illustrator

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