![]() She dons it as a hat and wonders what other colors the world might have to offer. She brings some of her penguin friends to check it out and one of the human researchers inhabiting the tent gives Edna an orange glove. When she goes searching for more color, she finds an orange tent. She’s surrounded by white-the ice and snow, black-the night, and blue-the sky and the water. I want to be Your Personal Penguin.”Īs with Portis’s other books ( Not a Box and Not a Stick), she uses limited colors and produces beautifully austere, perfectly textured art.Įdna is a small and inquisitive penguin. ![]() But if I could be yours, and you could be mine, our cozy little world would be twice as nice. “Now, lots of other penguins seem to be fine in a universe of nothing but ice. In this heartwarming story, a darling little penguin is attempting to endear himself to an initially confused, eventually amenable, hippopotamus. Her straightforward text and instantly recognizable, simple art is utterly appealing and completely irresistible. I’ve mentioned before, and can’t stress enough, how much I adore Sandra Boynton her books-full of humorous stories, adorable characters, and warm, fuzzy feelings-are perfect for babies and toddlers. So, in honor of this sacred day and my love for these utterly delightful creatures, I present ten of my favorite books featuring penguins. The penguin room at the Central Park Zoo is one of my favorite places in New York City. Though I had no idea such a day existed, I happen to love penguins. Earlier today I discovered that it’s World Penguin Day. ![]()
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