Tacky the Penguin

by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547347424
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	07/10/2020
Series:	Tacky the Penguin
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	AD630L (what's this?)
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on many funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin and Wodney Wat, as well as the new Laugh-Along series. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York. Lynn Munsinger has lived in Vermont and Connecticut, devoting her time to freelance illustration. http://www.helenlester.com/

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

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

None of the penguins can tolerate Tacky's loud habits--until they scare off a pack of hunters. PW declared that ``this book is must reading for any kid--or grown-up--who refuses to follow the pack.'' Ages 4-8. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

K-Gr 2 Tacky the Penguin is a total nonconformist who lives with a group of formal, proper penguins. But it is Tacky who foils the plans of three critters with ``get-rich-quick plans'' that threaten the penguins' existence. With his un-penguin-like antics, Tacky puzzles the hunters to such an extent that they're firmly convinced they cannot be in the ``land of the pretty penguins.'' This is a rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are ad vantages to being an individual. Mun singer cheerfully captures the mood of the tale with her whimsical, full-color illustrations that are particularly strong in depicting the hunters' deter mined, then befuddled, expressions and Tacky's madcap antics. This is sure to elicit lots of chuckles from young readers. Bonnie Wheatley, Emma Conn Elementary School, Ra leigh, N.C.

School Library Journal

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

From the Publisher