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Pringle, Laurence

Penguins!: Strange and Wonderful

32 pp. | Boyds | March, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-090-9 $16.95

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Meryl Henderson. There's a fascination with penguins lately; in the midst of this comes Pringle's refreshing, detailed account of penguin species--all of them, not just the one or two that typically come to mind. The clear text helps readers notice the details in Henderson's field guide–like illustrations. The book ends on a warning note about the effects of human-created pollution on penguin populations. Websites.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2007