Tacky and the Emperor (Tacky the Penguin)

by Helen Lester (Author) Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Tacky and the Emperor (Tacky the Penguin)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

It's common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant attire! Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor and entertainment to the emperor's visit.

Here is another wacky addition to Tacky's myriad adventures in which friendship, kindness, and laughter always win out! Tacky fans will be carried to new heights of hilarity by this Tacky tale.

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Publishers Weekly

That prince among penguins returns... Here Tacky gets the royal treatment after he innocently tries on the emperor penguin's clothes and the emperor penguin gets a welcome break from pomp and ceremony. Ages 4-8. (Aug)

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Kirkus

The watercolor illustrations are adorable and full of humor—note especially the fish-flavored ice cream, the emperor’s twinkle-toed shoes, and the double-page spread on which the penguins learn about the mistake that’s been made. Children will think this book is a riot and won’t even realize that a message is being delivered—a charming one about the joys of non-conformity. (Picture book. 4-8) 

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Helen Lester
Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on many funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin and Wodney Wat, as well as the new Laugh-Along series. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York. Lynn Munsinger has lived in Vermont and Connecticut, devoting her time to freelance illustration.

http: //www.helenlester.com/

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780618260096
Lexile Measure
700
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
September 20, 2002
Series
Tacky the Penguin
BISAC categories
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
Library of Congress categories
Penguins
Emperor penguin
Tacky (Fictitious character: Lester)

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