I loved learning about all the different penguins there are and how they live in different parts of the world.

A simple, beautiful book with realistic illustrations; a color plate on one side with a line of text on the facing page (e.g. "Special waterproof feathers keep penguins warm and dry"). ( )

I think this is a great book to use to spark interest in young readers. This book contains simple facts in the beginning for readers who want to learn about how penguins move or build their nests for their young. For readers who want more in depth information, the back contains several factoids. This book would be used as an introductory text, but should be followed up with supplementary texts to really ensure readers are informed.

This book was written to interest children in grades K-3 and is on a 2.8 reading level. ( )

About Penguins is just that: about penguins. Each two page spread contains a picture that is as detailed as a photograph and a sentence about the picture. Each sentence is clearly written and is an interesting fact that kids want to know.In the afterword to the book, the author expands upon the sentence and provides a paragraph of information about each picture.Here are three pages of text from the book:“Some penguins build nests on top of the ground.Others dig burrows under the ground.Others have no nest. They hold the egg and then the chick on their feet.”Children’s comments:This book was perfect for the children at my school, PreK to second grade. Even some of the kindergarteners could read it. The pictures were inviting. The subject matter is popular with this group as well. Everyone rated it very high, with all 5’s and 4’s. ( )