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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Up and Down
Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Part of the The Boy series
A penguin seeks fulfillment in solo flight but discovers true joy in shared experiences.
40 pages· 433 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 610L
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Bookroo's summary
A penguin dreams of flying solo, believing it will complete him. With a friend's airplane, he takes to the skies, only to find emptiness instead of fulfillment. Why does flying alone feel so hollow? As he navigates the skies, he learns that some adventures are best shared. Will he find happiness on the ground with friends? This whimsical tale explores the true value of companionship and shared experiences, leaving readers to ponder what truly makes us feel complete.
From the publisher
A penguin has wings for a reason . . . doesn’t he? Having a best friend with his own airplane is one thing, but actually experiencing what it feels like to fly by himself? Here is one penguin who believes this is precisely what he needs to feel complete. Only . . . if flying by himself is so wonderful, then why does he feel so empty?
Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.)
Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 433
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 141778
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2010
- First published
- December 2, 2010
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399255458
- LCCN
- 2010011358
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