Penguin and Ollie

by Salina Yoon

Overview

Salina Yoon's beloved Penguin is always ready for new adventures with new friends!

Penguin is searching the ocean for treasure when he meets Ollie, a shy octopus who is curious about Penguin's adventure. So curious that he can't stay camouflaged for long!

But as the two meet other sea creatures during their search, Ollie is still too shy and hides again. Worried about his new friend, Penguin recruits the other animals to help look for Ollie, and they discover a treasure more precious than jewels.

Perfect for young readers, award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's signature bright illustrations and touching, humorous text brings to life this uplifting story that demonstrates how having true friends who appreciate and care for you is the best treasure of all!

Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon!

The Penguin series
Penguin and Penelope
Penguin on Vacation
Penguin in Love
Penguin and Pumpkin
Penguin's Big Adventure
Penguin's Christmas Wish

The Bear series
Found
Stormy Night
Bear's Big Day

The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series
Duck, Duck, Porcupine
My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories
That's My Book! And Other Stories

Be a Friend

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681193502
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Series:	Penguin
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.35(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of over 170 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, Be a Friend, Penguin and Penelope, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She is also the illustrator of Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.

www.salinayoon.com
@SalinaYoon

Editorial Reviews

“The moral of the story is a familiar one, but in this absolutely adorable package, its sweet and sure to be a hit..."” —Kirkus Reviews

“Yoon's signature illustrative style is on display; . . . each page feels simultaneously simple and detailed. . . . Sweet and earnest and sure to resonate with fans and newcomers. Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship.” —Kirkus Reviews, on PENGUIN AND PENELOPE

“A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance.” —Booklist, starred review, on BE A FRIEND

“A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on FOUND

From the Publisher

2023-06-21
Geisel Honor–winning Yoon’s picture-book favorite Penguin meets Ollie the octopus while on an underwater treasure hunt.

Penguin takes an undersea dive to explore the ocean floor, looking for riches. After spotting Penguin, Ollie the octopus quietly tails him until the two meet in a cloud of black ink. Eventually, Penguin tracks down the treasure chest and realizes that his friendship with Ollie is the real prize. Yoon’s darling little Penguin and signature illustrations rank high in kid appeal. Thick black outlines set each character off from the background. The book offers a playful mashup of realistic details (like Ollie’s ink) and more whimsical ones; readers expecting a realistic marine story should look elsewhere. Penguin once again wears his familiar orange scarf, a shark and several jellyfish end up bejeweled (the shark even sports a gold tooth!) after the valuables are discovered, and Ollie puts found knitting needles to good use in an effort to coordinate accessories with Penguin. The final pages include a seek-and-find guide. The moral of the story is a familiar and predictable one, but in this absolutely adorable package, it’s sweet and sure to be a hit for fans of the series. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Well-trod territory but a gem nevertheless. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews