If I Were a Penguin

by Meg Gaertner

Overview

This book lets young readers experience life from the perspective of a penguin. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a photo glossary make this the perfect introduction to penguins for beginning readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646193226
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	If I Were an Animal
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Meg Gaertner is a children’s book editor and author. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When not writing, she is usually dancing or spending time outside.

Table of Contents

If I Were a Penguin 5

Food and Safety 11

Life in a Colony 17

Glossary 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

Serviceable introductions for younger readers.”—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

K-Gr 2—Simple text introduces basic information from the animal's perspective: "I would have thick fur. It would keep me warm. It would help me hide on the ice" (If I Were a Polar Bear). The repetitive sentence structure supports newer readers but is not especially engaging. Most content relates to behaviors and physical features of the broad group rather than individual species. In the majority of cases there is just enough information to convey essential traits, though some seemingly obvious features, like the dolphin's blowhole and the cheetah's claws, are not mentioned or shown in photos. Most photographs are full-page images that depict the textual content clearly. Captions identify featured body parts where needed. VERDICT Serviceable introductions for younger readers.

School Library Journal