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PPBF: A Penguin Story

05.02.2014 by Stacy // 24 Comments

I SURVIVED! I took a two-week break to power through a special reading project (I can share that later in June); the silent auction at the Pikes Peak Writers Conference; a pitch appointment being canceled and transforming into an eight-minute-edit session with an editor (yipee); and polishing  two contest entries.
I return, as promised, with PENGUIN books!
Here’s my Perfect Picture Book Friday choice:
A Penguin Story
A Penguin Story
Written and Illustrated by Antoinette Portis
Fiction
Harper Collins Publishers, 2009
Suitable for: 4-8
Themes/Topics: Discovery, Animals, Research, Colors/Environment, Community
Opening Lines: White, thinks Edna. Like yesterday.
Black. Like tomorrow.
Synopsis from Amazon: Edna the penguin only knows the three colors that surround her: white ice, black night, and blue sea. She is convinced there is something more out there. So she sets out on a quest—a quest for color. When she finally finds what she’s been looking for, it’s everything she hoped for and more. But that doesn’t mean she will ever stop looking.
Link to Resources: Here’s a link to Everything You Need with a really cute foam penguin craft. You can also be like Edna and look at the colors around you, your home, and your neighborhood.
Why I like this Book: It’s a simple story, but unfolds into something larger as Edna explores her world. I also like how the other penguins interact with Edna throughout the story from ignoring her to going with her.
Find more PPBF books at Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog.
Have a great weekend and happy writing, especially to those participating in the NaPiBoWriWee Challenge!

Categories // Picture Books, Reviews Tags // Antoinette Portis, Colors, Concept, Penguins, PPBF, Stacy S. Jensen, Susanna Leonard Hill

Stacy S. Jensen

Stacy S. Jensen is always searching for a unique story. She’s found many stories while volunteering, walking her Vizsla, or paper quilling. She loves reading and s’mores. The former newspaper journalist lives in Georgia with her family.

Comments

  1. Cathy Ballou Mealey says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Sigh…another lovely penguin book. My library needs to throw a penguin party! Think of the awesome books, costumes, crafts, etc. And we could eat goldfish crackers!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 2, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      I never thought about a penguin costume! What a fun idea for a party!

      Reply
  2. Rhythm says

    May 2, 2014 at 7:34 am

    What a cute book! Looking for color. I like that journey. And I like Ms Mealey’s idea of a penguin party! There are sure a lot of cute penguin books out there!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 2, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Yes. I love the idea of a penguin party!

      Reply
  3. Joanne Roberts says

    May 2, 2014 at 8:25 am

    This looks sweet. I like the layering in of the search for color and the friendships you mention. Thanks, too, for the links. You’re right. Scholastic certainly has every penguin-y thing one might need. Great choice!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 2, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Yes. Scholastic is a treasure chest of Penguin info.

      Reply
  4. Denise Vega (@DeniseVegaBooks) says

    May 2, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Can’t wait to hear more about the reading project and the surprise editor session – cool for you! Thanks for sharing this great book. Have a great weekend – the weather is awesome!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      The weather turned out to be lovely.

      Reply
  5. Rosi Hollinbeck says

    May 2, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    This sounds lovely. I will definitely check it out. Thanks.

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    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      I hope you like it Rosi!

      Reply
  6. Julie Rowan-Zoch says

    May 2, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Yes – simple and simply beautiful! But I am biased – I like all her work!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      I haven’t read all of her work, but I’m making my way through her titles.

      Reply
  7. clarbojahn says

    May 2, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Another great book to add to my collection!
    Thanks for sharing this one.
    Congrats on your sessions at the conference. I’lm going to a scbwi workshop on Sunday and a writers lecture tonight. Busy writing weekend for me.
    Happy Spring!

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      I hope you had a lovely writerly weekend Clara.

      Reply
  8. Penny Parker Klostermann says

    May 2, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I love NOT A BOX, so I must find this one! Sounds adorable and I love that cover!
    BTW…Glad you survived 🙂

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      This is a fun one. I’m glad I survived too.

      Reply
  9. Erik - This Kid Reviews Books says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:38 am

    I saw this one in the library! I’m getting it next week! 🙂

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      I hope you like it Erik.

      Reply
  10. Sue Wang says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I like Cathy Mealey’s idea: wear penguin suit and eat fish crackers. I love colors too -glad Edna the Penguin is exploring and showing kids this. 🙂

    Reply
    • stacy says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      I know fish crackers and exploration are the best!

      Reply
  11. Wendy Greenley says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    More penguins! These beasts are everywhere. I guess because they’re so darn cute – and the idea in this book fits their monochromatic lifestyle perfectly. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sue Heavenrich says

    May 9, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    another penguin book – imagine that! This one looks like a cute story.

    Reply
  13. Beth Stilborn says

    May 11, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Another PENGUIN for me! Well, I know you didn’t actually post this for me, but… another PENGUIN for ME! I’ve just requested it from the library. Now to pace until it arrives. I think I’m going to like Edna. Thanks, Stacy!

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    • stacy says

      May 13, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Edna is a very cool penguin!

      Reply

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