Clever, colorful descriptions engage readers while offering a meaningful, creative introduction to these quirky creatures. A true pleasure.

A classic of American humor, the adventures of a house painter and his brood of high-stepping penguins have delighted children for generations. "Here is a book to read aloud in groups of all ages. There is not an extra or misplaced word in the whole story."--"The Horn Book." Newbery Honor Book.

Curiosity can take a young boy anywhere, even down the bathtub drain! This imaginative story entertains and gently promotes asking questions and pursuing answers.

An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive?

Tacky the Penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island and is taken captive by an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky's floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. Tacky soon begins to worry he'll never see his iceberg again. Full color.

Tacky is back and ready to help his team win the shiny first-place bow ties in the penguin cheering contest. "Hip, hip hooray! . . . Tacky's fans will flip for this title".--School Library Journal. Full color.