Book Series · 2 Books

Mr. Popper's Penguins Books

In order from Mr. Popper's Penguins to The Popper Penguin Rescue.

The Mr. Popper's Penguins series is a set of 2 chapter books by Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater, published between 1938 and 2020. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Mr. Popper's Penguins
The Popper Penguin Rescue
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Mr. Popper's Penguins
The Popper Penguin Rescue
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mr. Popper's Penguins
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1938

Mr. Popper's Penguins

By Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater

A house painter receives a surprise gift from Admiral Drake, the famous South Pole explorer, which changes his life forever.

148 pages· 18,641 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Mr. Popper, a humble house painter, receives a penguin from Admiral Drake, soon followed by another from the zoo. As the penguins multiply to twelve, chaos ensues. Can Mr. Popper manage his unexpected, waddling family before they consume everything in sight? Discover the hilarity and heartwarming moments as Mr. Popper navigates this delightful dilemma.
In reading order

Mr. Popper's Penguins Series

2 books · Published 1938–2020

#1
Mr. Popper's Penguins
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1938

A house painter receives a surprise gift from Admiral Drake, the famous South Pole explorer, which changes his life forever.

The Popper Penguin Rescue
Series
Sale price
$858

The Popper Penguin Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Two siblings discover penguin eggs and embark on a daring quest to find them a home.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mr. Popper's Penguins series?

There are 2 books in the Mr. Popper's Penguins series. It began with Mr. Popper's Penguins in 1938, and the newest book, The Popper Penguin Rescue, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Mr. Popper's Penguins books in?

Start with Mr. Popper's Penguins and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Mr. Popper's Penguins books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mr. Popper's Penguins book is the longest?

The Popper Penguin Rescue is the longest book in the series at 21,239 words (192 pages).

Which Mr. Popper's Penguins book is the shortest?

Mr. Popper's Penguins (Book #1) is the shortest at 18,641 words (148 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mr. Popper's Penguins to life.

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Richard Atwater

Author
02

Florence Atwater

Author
03

Eliot Schrefer

Author

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