The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Abery, Julie
The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Abery, Julie

The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship

Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who...
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Author: Julie Abery
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The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Abery, Julie

The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship

$43.00
The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Abery, Julie

The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship

$43.00
Author: Julie Abery
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship. João hears "a sorry screech" as he walks along the shore near his home. It's from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil. Too tired to swim, too weak to stand, he's barely moving on the sand. João must save this little guy. Without his help, he'll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health --- and the pair develop a special bond. When the penguin is fully recovered, João knows it's time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas ...

Told in rhyming verse, this heartwarming picture book tells the true story of João Pereira de Souza of Brazil, who cared for a Magellanic penguin that had been caught in an oil spill. When João tried to release him back to the wild, the penguin returned to João's home and stayed for months. The penguin, named Dindim by João, did eventually leave, but he now returns to visit his friend for five months of every year. A charming read-aloud showcasing a tender relationship between an animal and human, this book also promotes environmental awareness and stewardship, and explains how human activities often threaten wildlife. Author Julie Abery includes information about João and the penguin, how wildlife is affected by oil spills every year, and what to do if you find wildlife in distress. The lively art by award-winning Pierre Pratt brings a touching sweetness and emotional depth to the story. There are character education lessons here on empathy, kindness and caring.

Author: Julie Abery
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 10/06/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781525302084
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
Booklist 11/01/2020 pg. 51

About the Author
Julie Abery is a children's author and early childhood educator. Originally from England, she has spent half of her life living in Europe, immersing herself in new languages and cultures. She currently lives in Switzerland.
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