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A review by kelseyglamour
Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers
5.0
Penguin wants to fly. Despite the help of his friend, he has no luck flying. When the two go to the zoo to seek advice, the penguin spies a sign advertising a circus position as a flying cannonball. He takes off to seize his chance to fly and leaves the boy behind. The two miss one another terribly. The boy spots a picture of the penguin on a poster. He races to the show just in time to catch the terrified penguin. The two decide penguins' wings don't work because they don't like to fly after all.
Jeffers' book features simple prose and minimal text on each page. The unique illustrations will remind young readers of a water color. They will enjoy this tale of friendship and the suspense created when the boy and the penguin get separated. Children can practice their print awareness skills using the simple text on each page. Additionally, they can practice narrative skills as they retell the penguin's experience and rescue.
Jeffers' book features simple prose and minimal text on each page. The unique illustrations will remind young readers of a water color. They will enjoy this tale of friendship and the suspense created when the boy and the penguin get separated. Children can practice their print awareness skills using the simple text on each page. Additionally, they can practice narrative skills as they retell the penguin's experience and rescue.