Book Series · 8 Books

Tacky the Penguin Books

In order from Tacky the Penguin to Tacky and the Haunted Igloo.

Tacky the Penguin
Three Cheers for Tacky
Tacky in Trouble
Tacky and the Winter Games
Tacky Goes to Camp
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tacky the Penguin
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Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1988

Tacky the Penguin

By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

An odd penguin's quirks might save his colony from danger.

32 pages
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Summary: Tacky is not your typical penguin. While his companions glide gracefully, Tacky prefers splashy cannonballs and loud greetings. His antics annoy the others, but when poachers threaten their icy home, Tacky's unconventional ways might be their only hope. Can this quirky penguin turn his oddities into strengths and save the day? Discover how being different can make all the difference in this charming tale of courage and individuality.
The complete set

Tacky the Penguin Series

8 books · Published 1988–2015

Series
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Tacky the Penguin

Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1988

An odd penguin's quirks might save his colony from danger.

Three Cheers for Tacky

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

Can an odd penguin's quirks win the cheering contest?

Tacky in Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

A penguin mistaken for a bouquet must escape an elephant's grasp.

Tacky and the Winter Games

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

Can Tacky's antics lead Team Nice Icy Land to Winter Games glory or disaster?

Tacky Goes to Camp

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009

Penguins face a campfire tale come to life. Can Tacky save them?

Tacky's Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Penguins' holiday is threatened by hunters; an unexpected gift might save them.

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Happy Birdday, Tacky!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A surprise party for Tacky the Penguin spirals into chaos. Can his dance moves save the day?

Tacky and the Haunted Igloo

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Penguins face ghostly hunters on Halloween. Can they trick their way out?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tacky the Penguin series?

There are 8 books in the Tacky the Penguin series. It began with Tacky the Penguin in 1988, and the newest book, Tacky and the Haunted Igloo, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Tacky the Penguin books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Tacky the Penguin to life.

01

Helen Lester

Author
02

Lynn Munsinger

Illustrator

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