The Penguin Who Was Cold
The Penguin Who Was Cold
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Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Annotation: "An endearing tale of a young penguin named Milo who does not want to dive into the icy water of the pack ice to catch fish ... When a whale appears and offers to take him on a trip, Milo readily accepts ... In the faraway South Seas, Milo is amazed by the colors, the warmth of the water and the air, and most of all the friendly welcome he receives from the tropical animals who accept him for who he is"-- cProvided by publisher.
Genre: [Animal fiction]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #328496
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 11/01/22
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-7353-1151-0
ISBN 13: 978-1-7353-1151-7
Dewey: E
Dimensions: 31 cm
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

A chilly bird with tropical seas on the brain sets out to find some warmth.Children's books love to tap into the sensation of feeling different from the pack. Milo is no exception. One day the little penguin wakes up and realizes that he is, in fact, quite cold. He also realizes that he is alone in this feeling, as seemingly every other penguin thoroughly enjoys the ice and the snow. After Milo balks at the prospect of diving into the freezing sea, a friendly whale offers to take him somewhere new. The game little penguin hitches a ride and, on a tropical island, is delighted to find a flock of friendly birds. Upon leaving, he is presented with a scarf of warm feathers, a gift he shares with another cold little penguin back home. The story of finding your community and then returning to find others like you has a timely feel. The true lure of the book, however, comes in Giordano's geometric art style. Penguins are little more than circles and rectangles, artfully constructed to resemble birds. The whale is all curves, while a tortoise sports triangles on their shell. From the multicolored splendor of the island to the black and white of the Antarctic to the brilliant blue of the sea, the storyline and the accompanying images are suffused with comfort. Backmatter provides further info on penguins and penguin life. (This book was reviewed digitally.)Warm as a feathered hug. (penguin facts) (Picture book. 3-5)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2
Lexile: AD590L

* Andersen Prize Winner, Best Book 0 - 6 Years * Selection Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrator’s Exhibition

"Stunning geometric illustrations and a poignant story about identity and inclusion make this Andersen Prize winner a standout"The New York Times

"From the multicolored splendor of the island to the black and white of the Antarctic to the brilliant blue of the sea, the storyline and the accompanying images are suffused with comfort." Kirkus Reviews

A poignant and non-didactic exploration of difference, self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and inner strength.

The Penguin Who Was Cold is an endearing tale of a young penguin named Milo who does not want to dive into the icy water of the pack ice to catch fish. Unlike his comrades, he stays put, standing alone at the edge of the ice and contemplating the cold sea. When a whale appears and offers to take him on a trip, Milo readily accepts. It is the beginning of a fabulous journey. In the faraway South Seas, Milo is amazed by the colors, the warmth of the water and the air, and most of all the friendly welcome he receives from the tropical animals who accept him for who he is and then give a precious and symbolic gift.

 


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