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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Eddie received this book for his kindergarten graduation. We read all the chapters together and it was fun. Eddie loves penguins!
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Read with Izzy because he liked the movie. It was ok.
Fun and sweet, reminded me of trumpet of the swan
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is wildly fictional, but so much fun. The Popper family is definitely an atypical family! I can imagine children rolling with laughter while reading this book because of the crazy events that occur with the Poppers and their penguins.
Charming and delightful! And ha ha to Mrs. Popper, who’s in favor of Mr. Popper going to Antarctica “for a year or two” because it will be easier for her to keep the house tidy “without a[n unemployed] man sitting around all day.”
This is fun read that is an excellent way to introduce young readers to chapter books and longer reading projects. The illustrations help bridge the gap between picture book and "grown up" chapter book, which also makes the pages fly by (and makes kids feel accomplished at all the pages they've read). Mr. Popper's antics are amusing and delightful, and who wouldn't love his hilarious penguins? This book has held up surprisingly well for being almost 80 years old, although I do wish Bill and Janie (the children) played more central roles, since this is a kid's story after all. This book was originally published towards the end of the Great Depression, when poverty and money troubles were widespread, but Mr. and Mrs. Popper's financial concerns may not resonate with all 4-8 year-old as much as they would have in 1938. But in the end, this is a classic for a reason, and I'm glad I was able to pick up a copy for myself.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
I read this aloud to my almost 4 year old and he loved it so much we read it twice! He pretends to peck me and toboggan around the house all the time now.