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Title: The North Pole Penguin
Author: Christopher Payne
Illustrator: Lorena Soriano
Publisher/Year: CreateSpace/2014
Now that Halloween is over, my thoughts have turned to Christmas. It’s less than two months away after all. I’m already thinking about the decorating, shopping, and visiting that make up part of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. You may be too. But are you also thinking about Christmas books? If not, I have the perfect one to get you started: The North Pole Penguin.
This book has the potential to be a Christmastime classic. With its clever rhyme and bright, put-you-in-the-spirit illustrations, The North Pole Penguin begs to be read over and over again. The story is about Parker Preston, a penguin from the South Pole, who loves Christmas and longs to thank Santa Claus in person for stopping at his igloo every year. So he sets off for the North Pole with a gift for Santa and meets new animal friends along the way who also want to give gifts to Santa. Some even accompany him on his journey. Here’s a sample from the book:
Upon some thinking long and hard, he knew his Christmas cause
To cross the globe and go and see the man called Santa Claus.
He’d bring him gifts and change the roles before the winter’s thaws
To give back to the special man whose kindness had no flaws.
If you’re searching for a sweet Christmas story with amazing illustrations and the strong possibility of becoming a holiday tradition, The North Pole Penguin is a perfect choice.
Sounds really cute, Lauri. Great review!
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Thanks, Robin! It is a super cute book. I’m really quite taken with the story and especially the pictures.
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