Penguin and Penelope

Salina Yoon

Book - 2022

Penguin does everything he can to help his new friend, an elephant named Penelope, find her family after she is left behind.

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Subjects
Genres
Children's stories Pictorial works
Animal fiction
Picture books
Published
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Salina Yoon (author)
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience
Ages 3-6.
Grades K-1.
ISBN
9781681193441
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

When Penguin discovers a lost elephant, he vows to help her get home. Marking the 10th anniversary of Yoon's Penguin and Pinecone (2012), this tale sees the popular character return for another story of friendship. After freeing Penelope the elephant from the mud, Penguin tries to help her find her herd. They eventually swim their way across a body of water, following tracks on the other side back to Penelope's family. The message--about the importance of trust in friendship and the value of staying connected despite distance--rings true. Adults sharing the story with children will feel a pang at Penguin's words to Penelope, "I'll never forget you either, because you're unforgettable." Penguin's scarf, ever the symbol of the gift of friendship, becomes Penelope's, tying the two together. Yoon's signature illustrative style is on display; with thick black outlines reminiscent of block-printed art, each page feels simultaneously simple and detailed. The shift of perspective to a bird's-eye view of Penguin and Penelope and depictions of interlocking elephant trunks "hugging" add richness to the storytelling. In the same vein as the other Penguin tales, this one is sweet and earnest and sure to resonate with fans and newcomers. Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.