A review by alittleoverdue
The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Julie Abery

4.0

I remember being deeply touched by the true story of an old man and his continuing contact with a penguin - a story which made the rounds on social media, and is the basis for this picture book. The text and illustrations both do a beautiful job of transmitting such a powerful story for children. Both the penguin and he old man are lovingly rendered in watercolors. The moving tale is an excellent depiction of kindness, friendship, and dedication, along with imparting the importance of conservation for young readers. This penguin lover librarian can't wait to add it to my bookshelf and share it with kids.

*Thanks to Edelweiss for a free egalley in exchange for an honest review*