I Wonder Why Penguins Can't Fly


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The perfect introduction to polar lands, featuring grumpy bears, record-breaking birds, polar pioneers and much more. This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.




Penguins Can't Fly


Book Description

Life is supposed to be fun. We knew this instinctively as kids, but somehow forgot on the way to adulthood. We got busy and overwhelmed, started valuing things that don't matter, and learned to follow the rules that don't even exist: hate mondays only celebrate when the calendar gives you permission don't make a mess don't play hooky hide your weirdness hide your wrinkles care what other people think Following these so-called rules is a terrific way to stress you out, sap your energy, and ensure a boring life. But there's a better way. In his enlightening book, author and artist Jason Kotecki uncovers some of the most useless rules so you can shift perspective and start seeing the world with wonder once again. It's time to stop living by someone else's rules. Your life is a story, and a short one at that. Make it a good one.




Penguins Can't Fly


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PENGUINS CAN'T FLY reading book - Quentin and Billy have known each other since they were eggs. But they are two very different penguins. When Billy is caught in a storm, and Quentin learns that penguins can't fly, they discover their true friendship.




I Wonder


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Kids who love the intrigue of titles such as What Do You Do with an Idea? will be inspired to ask their own questions about the world around them. In this unusual text, young listeners and readers follow a group of diverse kids trying to make sense of the world as they see it. Questions such as What do clouds taste like?, Do my toys miss me when I'm gone?, and I wonder if cars and trucks speak the same language remind us of a child's unique point of view. Nothing is more powerful than seeing something for the first time, and these whimsical questions will encourage all readers to take a fresh look around them. Exquisite artwork by rising star Kenard Pak follows the arc of a day, ending with a spread showing a group of children as different and varied as their questions.




Tacky the Penguin


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An offbeat penguin shows his peers the power of individuality in this humorous tale from the author of Pookins Gets Her Way. Tacky is an odd bird. He likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his companions with a loud "What's happening?" In fact, he's something of an eccentric, which wouldn't be a problem if all the other penguins weren't such…conformists. When intimidating visitors invade their peaceful, nice, icy land, it'll take a lot more than a bunch of perfect penguins to save the day. Thank goodness Tacky's such an odd bird! “This book is must reading for any kid—or grown-up—who refuses to follow the pack.”—Publishers Weekly




A Penguin's Quest


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Take a journey with Ingrid the penguin as she ventures from her home in Antarctica in search of a mythic place where it's said a penguin can learn to fly. On the advice of some seriously lost pigeons, our young protagonist sets out determined to accomplish something never imagined before for a penguin. Along the way we meet some surprising and colorful characters, making this a truly engaging adventure about chasing a dream. The mystery of Ingrid's destination holds the answers as this little penguin is on the verge of a discovery that could rock the penguin world.




Parker the Penguin Goes on Vacation


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Parker the Penguin Goes on Vacation By: Michael Posey Parker is an ordinary penguin with simple needs, but when news of a cold winter rolls into the Antarctic, he decides to hop on an iceberg and paddle toward his dream vacation in the Caribbean. In the Atlantic, Parker soon realizes that he hasn’t a clue which direction to go and enlists the help of some new friends to aid him in a series of misadventures. From the Galapagos to a pirate ship, Parker the Penguin Goes on Vacation reminds us to take as much pleasure in the journey as in the destination.




I Wonder Why I Blink: And Other Questions about My Body


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For use in schools and libraries only. A question and answer format addresses basic physiology, such as why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows.




I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin


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Kingfisher’s trusted question-and-answer series has a brand-new look for a new generation.




Flora and Tiger


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The author recalls experiences from his childhood in Germany and his later life in the United States, all in some way connected with various animals.