Polly DunbarPenguin: A Tilly and Friends Book

Penguin seems not to be able to talk.This won't surprise parents and other adult readers since he's a present in a box wrapped in polka dot paper. Ben, the recipient, rips off the paper, opens the box, and the action gets underway."Hello Penguin" says Ben.That's when the problems start.Penguin, who looks like a fat tuxedoed bowling pin with undersized feet and an oversized beak, doesn't respond.Oh yeah. He also has a tail. It looks to be about the right size.Ben tries just about everything (including trying to feed Penguin to a passing lion) in the effort to elicit a response from his new friend.Nothing works.Finally, in sheer exasperation he shouts, "SAY SOMETHING!"This is when things spin out of control.Lion, who happens to be a shade of turquoise with a bright blue mane, is apparently startled by the loud noise and gobbles up Ben.After this, Lion looks quite contented, but suddenly Penguin looks mad. He glares at Lion, and then, most unexpectedly, bites him on the nose, securing Ben's release.This catharsis cures Penguin of his speech-impaired condition. He now waxes eloquent, in a rich and colorful pictorial language all his own.Polly Dunbar has written a delightful and very satisfying book, clearly deserving of its status as 2007 Booktrust Early Years Awards Winner (Pre-School Category).

We enjoyed this adorable penguin during our penguin themed week in the classroom. Super cute!!

I brought this for my son last summer, we just got another copy for a nice young lady's first birthday. This book really is wonderful. The pictures are bold and clear set against white background, and very funny. The story is charming and written with wit. I have read this book almost everyday for six months, sometimes several times a day and I still like it! That is valuable in a book, and not something I can say about many kids books. I have yet to meet a child who doesn't like it. A five year old told me last week about how good this book book is and we saw a grandpa laughing out loud the first time he read it. Buy it you won't be sorry!

Purchased this for my daughter without reading it. She loves penguins. If I had read it first I *might* not have purchased it but my daughter really likes it. She thinks it's funny.

I teach first grade and know what is good is children's lit. I bought this cause I read an excellent review and Dunbar is a famous author (whom i had never heard of). It was billed as her best book I didn't like he message at all. It is not very kind.I love getting books on Amazon for one penny...plus postage.Go for the gentle Little Bear stories.Have a great day and 2017. I you are Muslim or Black, please know that I love you and hopeyou are not experiencing challenging times in your own life. Love has got to be the answer.We have tried everything else.It would have been good for D, T, if he had lost and was forced to learn something about humility.That's all.With Love,Julia

I read this to my 2.5 year old last night (recommended reading after a bath, in jammies, snuggling outside) and she loved it. Although minimal in words, the pictures were very expressive, and my daughter could follow along easily. By the second reading, she told ME the story. Unlike the recommendation of starting with 4 year olds, definitely a hit with toddlers as well... although she didn't care for the brief appearance of the lion.

The boys LOVE it. The only 'scary' part is when the lion comes in to play. But still they love the overall story and help with reading and try to retell it later.

Great story that amplifies a child's imagination and reinforces that true friends are always there.

When this first book arrived it was my favourite and soon to be my sons. The illustrations are clear and effective for my 2 year old to understand as well as being entertaining. The story line is amusing and very original. Have yet to find a book to compare. After reading it every night for the past few months we now love to copy all the actions along with the book. The tickling, pulling funny faces, 'dizzy dance'. I have subsequently purchased this book as a gift for a friend who also said that it has become their daughters favourite book as well.

My 3 year old loves this book. Happy to do the actions whilst I'm readying and helped her concentrate on the story. It's short and sweet which is perfect. They have an anniversary addition which comes with a CD, if I'm not mistaken.

Love this. My son has enjoyed Penguin from the age of about 6 months. Adults will like the story (not too inane, as many baby books can be) and the illustrations are lovely - same artist as the "Tilly & Friends" books (which is now a cartoon on CBeebies).Gentle, lovely but with enough wit to be enjoyable to readers of all ages!

I absolutely Love this book... a real fav at my school ( reception class) as the children love to join in with the key refrains. Also a winner at bedtime with my toddler son. Bought this for a friend’s son as a gift.Great fast delivery

We love this story! The illustrations make me laugh out loud and my daughter loves seeing the lion (I won't spoil the story for you). The DVD is a welcome addition, buy the book with the DVD as its a great support to the book. Emilia fox narrates it beautifully and it's only short so my little one watches the whole thing. Buy it!