Tacky the Penguin

by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Tacky is weird. And that's a good thing! This celebration of what makes each of us unique is a great reminder to be ourselves, no matter what others might think.

Tacky’s the odd bird out among all his friends. Will this nonconformist teach old penguins some new tricks and help save the day?

Tacky the Penguin is a delightful tale about being true to yourself—even when it means being a little different from everybody else.

Tacky likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his friends with a loud, “What’s happening?” His fellow penguins find his odd behavior somewhat bothersome.

But when fearsome poachers come to the iceberg hunting for penguins, Tacky’s odd ways may be just the thing that saves the day.

From beloved children’s book author Helen Lester and cherished illustrator Lynn Munsinger, the funny Tacky the Penguin books follow the adventures of one superlative penguin and should not be missed!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395562338
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/17/1990
Series:	Tacky the Penguin
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.21(w) x 9.47(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	AD630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. helenlester.com

Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Droll facial expressions, which still retain their animal quality, add more humor to a perceptive text about being different." Booklist, ALA

Editorial Reviews

"Droll facial expressions, which still retain their animal quality, add more humor to a perceptive text about being different." Booklist, ALA

From the Publisher

Tacky the penguin defines the word tacky-he dresses in Hawaiian shirts, greets friends with a slap on the back, and sings dreadfully! All the other penguins are put off by Tacky's behavior, but when some rough hunters come by, Tacky's manners send them packing too! Tacky may be odd, but he sure is a good penguin to have around!

Barnes & Noble Staff