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

Tacky the Penguin

Written by Helen Lester · Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

Book #1 in the Tacky the Penguin series

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

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32 pages· AD630L
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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.

From the publisher

Tacky likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his friends with a loud, “What’s happening?” His fellow penguins find his odd behavior somewhat bothersome.

But when fearsome poachers come to the iceberg hunting for penguins, Tacky’s odd ways may be just the thing that saves the day.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44379
Publication
Published
August 25, 2008
First published
April 25, 1988
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547133447
OCLC
276174468

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