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Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

sparklelys's review

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5.0

A delightfully prosaic day at the zoo goes very differently if you read the text than if you follow the pictures. Sometimes counting noses isn't enough; parents, you really need to check and see who those noses belong to! I love that the animals were watching the kids and learning from them and trying desperately to be helpful, while the parents were just being largely oblivious. A charmer!

jaij7's review

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5.0

What a hoot!!

mynatea's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

allmadhere106's review

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2.0

For: penguin fans; readers looking for a book filled with sarcasm and sly humor.

Possible red flags: the target audience with enjoy the silliness of the book, but the humor of the conflicting text and pictures can be missed.

janessaalexis's review

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4.0

So cute!

shighley's review

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4.0

Cute premise. This is definitely worth reading twice, because I missed several things the first time, like the animals trying to point out the switcheroo, and the big stink in the penguin house. I also missed when the final switch happened.

pib003's review

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3.0

Too subtle for storytime, but cute!

pwbalto's review

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5.0

Condition contrary to fact! Unreliable omniscient narrator! So much cuteness!

readingthroughtheages's review

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5.0

Don't miss the story within the illustrations and compare them to what is being said in the text - often with hilarious results! Very fun!