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Your Personal Penguin is an irrepressible, read-aloud, listen-along favorite for young children and the grown-ups who read to them. Fun to hold, the book tells the story of a slightly bewildered hippo and the loyal penguin who wants nothing more than to be his pal:Now, lots of other penguins seem to be fine in a universe of nothing but ice. But if I could be yours, and you could be mine, Our cozy little world would be twice as nice. I want to be Your Personal Penguin.
Board book: 24 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Brdbk edition (September 25, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761143726
ISBN-13: 978-0761143727
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.7 x 6.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #15,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #49 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Marine Life #53 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Performing Arts #60 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Birds
Age Range: 4 and up
Grade Level: Preschool and up
This book has a gentler charm than many of Boynton's titles, but it contains all of the warm humor and originality we've come to expect from her work. It's the story of an earnest little penguin longing to be best buddies with a skeptical hippo. The interaction of words and pictures makes the relationship between these two quirky animals unique, lively, and touching. I wish I had a Personal Penguin who adored me like that! Boynton also deftly translates this story's appeal to music, and the book includes a free download of "Your Personal Penguin" the song, delightfully performed by Davy Jones (of "The Monkees.") If you like a sweet tale with subtle wit, you'll love Your Personal Penguin!
This Boynton Book comes with access to a free mp3 of a companion song, sung by Davey Jones of the Monkees. The book (and the song) are simply about a penguin who wants to be best friends with a hippo. The illustrations are hilarious and the song is a lot of fun. The book as a stand alone doesn't seem all that interesting, but when you pair it with the song it is great! I have an 18 month-old who adores this book, but only when I sing it!!
I'm not sure if many know this, but there is actually a stuffed penguin specially made to go with this book. Our local bookstore had it- what a cute gift set for a child! I must admit I've not been a huge Sandra Boynton fan in the past, but this was so cute (love the penguin) that I bought some as Christmas gifts and a set for myself too! I also downloaded Davy Jones from the Workman site, and I'm sure my nieces will love it too! Cheers!
My son LOVES Sandra Boynton books and I enjoy reading her books to him as well. This book is not her best. It really lacks rhythm (Snuggle Puppy and Moo Baa La La La are books by her that to me have great rhythm) and is very repetitive in a bad way. If you're looking for a great children's book with rhythm look elsewhere.
I am not familiar with this authors books, but am always on the lookout for a new book for my granddaughter (11 months) She loves music so I new she would like this and she does. I did have a problem downloading the free music mp3. After you download the song you need to change the mpeg to mp3. Otherwise it thinks it is a movie clip and it is just the song. Always a fan of Davy, maybe I can start my granddaughter young!!khuffman
You can't go wrong with a Sandra Boynton book.. they ALL bring giggles and joy to reading to your child. This book is adorable, can be read in many fun ways - and if you look up the song version of it... you'll want to sing it as you read. It's so cute!!!! You'll read it over and over... and not get tired of it.
Makes as good a gift for that special person in your life as for a young child (2-4). The illustrations are exceptional. The text in musical form is downloadable for free, and very entertaining. Be prepared to listen to your tot singing it endlessly...one of my very few favorite children's books.
Boynton is a wonderful children's book writer. We have few of her books. My favorite is The Bellybutton Book. This one is good too. There is video to go along with the story, not included with this purchase. Just YouTube it. My son is a huge penguin fan so this was right up his alley. They book is a song, the song is sung by Davey Jones. Rhyming magic fun from Boynton!
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