Penguins are a big deal over here. When my youngest was a newborn I placed a penguin in her crib. I thought the contrasting colors would be great for her little newborn eyes. Little did I know that black and white penguin stuffed animal would start an obsession.
I'm pretty sure we have an entire penguin herd in our home. She has penguin hats, singing penguins, big penguins, small penguins, medium penguins, tiny penguins, Little People penguins, holiday penguins, penguin necklaces, and penguin clothes. She loves penguins, and has a deep desire to go see the penguins in their natural habitat.
Since a trip to Antarctica is not possible right now for this little 4 year old we read books. Lots and lots of penguin books. Luckily, there are so many great penguin books that she only mentions going to see the penguins (no zoos don't fulfill this little bucket list item for her) about once every other day.
I know there are many people that love penguins, and so you get our favorite aka obviously the BEST PENGUIN BOOKS. These are definitely books to check out, and luckily The Curse of the Werepenguin is a new middle grade fiction. We got an early read, and my kiddos are all enjoying the story about two awesome kids and a curse of a penguin like monster. It's definitely a humorous fantasy juvenile/kids chapter book.
THE BEST PENGUIN BOOKS
This scanimation picture book is so fun and full of actions kiddos can do as you read it aloud. There isn't anything much better than watching your child waddle across the room and then "slip-slide-swoop!" Teachers will love the fun action words making it a perfect for a Word Choice lesson.
This book is the classic penguin chapter book with lots of fun, adventure, and silliness making it great for a classroom (2nd-4th grade) or family read aloud. There's a reason it won a Newbery Honor; it's good.
This newly published middle grade fiction is fun, and it is such a unique story. Who would've thought to combine a penguin and a werewolf?!? A fun and funny read aloud about friendship and a werepenguin, that kids in the classroom (3rd-6th grade) or your own kids will enjoy. Fair warning, this book has monsters, aka a werepenguin or a penguin/werewolf, but it's a not-super-scary monster. It's more like a funny monster.
Elliot, a very proper, tuxedo wearing, young man, politely asks his distracted dad if he can bring a penguin home from the aquarium. The adventures that go along with caring for a penguin makes for some good laughs, and the ending is surprisingly fun. Not only is the story superb, but this Caledcott Honor book has the best pictures. Such a fun read aloud young kids and older elementary kids will enjoy it equally well.
Tacky, is an "odd bird but a very nice bird to have around." This picture book series is the best! It is loved by the young, but kiddos in 2nd grade through 5th grade will find themselves enjoying the silliness and fun of Tacky.
Bentley has a few"Little Penguin" books, and they all are creative and fun. It truly is hard not to love this fun little penguin that always gets in the silliest of predicaments.
Being a penguin isn't all it's cracked up to be. You may not know, but penguins have problems too. You'll enjoy their "problems" and will LOVE the walrus. This book is not only fun, but it has a good message.
This math nerd loves the combination of math fun and penguin silliness/craziness. With this book you'll enjoy the craziness that comes when a penguin shows up on the same front porch every single day of the year. It must be an Amazon Prime subscription thing. 😉
Do you have any favorite penguin books we should add to the list?
Thank you Penguin Random House for The Curse of the Werepenguin. All thoughts on this book, and all of the books, are mine alone.
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