The Penguin Had Cold Feet
Carole Beere, Patricia Neilson
Paperback
(Cardon Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
Cold feet on a baby penguin? This is a serious problem in Antarctica, the coldest, windiest place on earth. When several suggested solutions fail to warm his feet, baby Markus realizes he must rely on himself for a solution. He must find a way to keep his feet warm. Follow Markus as he searches for a solution. Find out what happens to him and his cold feet. Then read the Fun Facts at the bottom of the pages to learn what is true about Antarctica, emperor penguins, and other animals that live near them. “A charming tale about a baby penguin with a problem that penguins aren’t supposed to have. Young children will be captivated by the ways in which young Markus attempts to solve his problem, while older children will be entertained by the Fun Facts at the bottom of the pages. The gentle, delicate drawings are delightful and engaging.” — Beth Macleod, Reference Librarian Emeritus, 35 years as libraria “Children will delight in this warm story of Markus, a penguin who is brave and persistent and demonstrates wonderful problem-solving skills. Fascinating penguin “facts” on every page complement the story and make it a book that children will want to hear over and over.” — Judy Kulczycki, Teacher Educator and Early Childhood Consultant, 50+ years in the field “Few books manage to hold a child’s attention while educating them. The Penguin Had Cold Feet is a captivating story that engages children from the first page to the last. In my role as home educator, I found this to be a perfect book for our third grade science and language arts curriculum.” —Jennifer Escher, Home Educator for the past 4 years “The combination of fictional narrative and factual tidbits opens this book to a wide range of children, making this a book that grows with the reader.” — Dr. Susan Stan, Professor Emeritus of Children’s Literature with 20 years in children’s book publishing