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If You Were a Penguin by Wendell Minor, Florence Minor

misspippireads's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a great introduction to penguins. The illustrations feature ten different penguins which are identified in the back of the book. The story shares all the activities that penguins do and ends with the surprise of "you can to!" It's good for discussion if you have time for it. The illustrations and text is large, so it is easy to read and share with a group.

2015 Theme: Penguins

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hlilly's review against another edition

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5.0

We love to try and make silly penguin faces when we read this book.

ama_reads's review against another edition

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3.0

An informational picture books about penguins. The rhyming text makes the story a fun read for preschool storytime.

katy_irene's review against another edition

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3.0

Really nice and simple for preschool storytime.

daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition

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4.0

Great for kids who like animals. Short, rhyming story with lots of big pictures.

bookarian's review against another edition

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3.0

"penguins,"

libraryjen's review against another edition

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4.0

Sweet but super simple introductions to the many kinds of penguins and what they do. The funky "they do many things that you do too!" at the end is a little weird because the book just ends there with no real comparison. After talking about swimming 1,000 feet underwater for 25 minutes and regurgitating food to feed their babies - what exactly do penguins do that a child can do, too??? Other than that, it's a nice, basic intro with absolutely fabulous illustrations.

wordnerd153's review against another edition

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3.0

Nice introduction to penguins and their various characteristics. The rhythm of the text felt off in places and sometimes the illustration overwhelmed the page. Good for the pre-K crowd.

maidmarianlib's review

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5.0

Lovely pictures and fun text.

sylviamariereads's review against another edition

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5.0

Toddler/Preschool group loved it.