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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This made for the perfect family read aloud over the course of several snowy days with extra time at home. I remember loving this book when I was 10 and I really enjoyed it with my kids.
All of us discussed the character of Mrs. Popper being the most unrealistic part of the story. Her “housewife type” character is flat and lame. But we loved that Mr. Popper did what was best for his 12 penguin friends and got to be an explorer in the end. That’s my citizen bird scientist dream for sure!
All of us discussed the character of Mrs. Popper being the most unrealistic part of the story. Her “housewife type” character is flat and lame. But we loved that Mr. Popper did what was best for his 12 penguin friends and got to be an explorer in the end. That’s my citizen bird scientist dream for sure!
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a fun book to read with my kids. They enjoyed hearing this story read aloud.
What should you do when a famous Antarctic explorer gives you a penguin as a present? Mr. Popper knows... Get some more penguins, teach them to perform, and then take the show on the road!
Originally published in 1938, this delightful children's tale has proved timeless. Enjoy!
-Lindsey D.-
Originally published in 1938, this delightful children's tale has proved timeless. Enjoy!
-Lindsey D.-
I'm a little disappointed with this book. The kids enjoyed it, and it was silly and fun. However the gender rolls are very outdated, with the stay at home wife, and the man who works and does no housework. Also the animal care of the penguins is not great, and the finale is introducing an invasive species on purpose. It spurred some thoughtful discussions in our house, but I wouldn't recommend kids read it without the benefit of someone knowledgeable to have that discussion with afterwards.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Funnily, I have a feeling the exact things I was able to overlook now, would have been the things I would have been annoyed with had I read this as a kid. And besides, back then I would have probably thought someone with a polar exploration obsession was crazy.
But this book checks all the boxes for me now, right down to Mr. Popper's obsession. I absolutely geeked out when I saw that he named the penguins for explorers... and the main one Captain Cook, no less!!
Despite the Popper's ignorance of frugality, the misconception that penguins are "neat" and "clean" birds (erm... what about all that poop?), and the overall unlikelihood of it all--I FREAKING LOVED THIS.
(Cross posted on my blog.)
But this book checks all the boxes for me now, right down to Mr. Popper's obsession. I absolutely geeked out when I saw that he named the penguins for explorers... and the main one Captain Cook, no less!!
Despite the Popper's ignorance of frugality, the misconception that penguins are "neat" and "clean" birds (erm... what about all that poop?), and the overall unlikelihood of it all--I FREAKING LOVED THIS.
(Cross posted on my blog.)
