Penguin and Ollie (Penguin)

by Salina Yoon (Author)

Penguin and Ollie (Penguin)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: Penguin

Salina Yoon's beloved Penguin is always ready for new adventures with new friends!

Penguin is searching the ocean for treasure when he meets Ollie, a shy octopus who is curious about Penguin's adventure. So curious that he can't stay camouflaged for long!

But as the two meet other sea creatures during their search, Ollie is still too shy and hides again. Worried about his new friend, Penguin recruits the other animals to help look for Ollie, and they discover a treasure more precious than jewels.

Perfect for young readers, award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's signature bright illustrations and touching, humorous text brings to life this uplifting story that demonstrates how having true friends who appreciate and care for you is the best treasure of all!

Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon!

The Penguin series:

Penguin and Penelope

Penguin on Vacation

Penguin in Love

Penguin and Pumpkin

Penguin's Big Adventure

Penguin's Christmas Wish

The Bear series:

Found

Stormy Night

Bear's Big Day

Porcupine series:

Duck, Duck, Porcupine

My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories

That's My Book! And Other Stories

Be a Friend

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Kirkus Reviews

The moral of the story is a familiar one, but in this absolutely adorable package, its sweet and sure to be a hit...

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--Penguin returns in another adventure! Deep beneath the sea, he sets out to explore the ocean floor for sunken treasure. Searching a hollow log, dark cave, and a kelp forest with no luck, his friend Crab suggests exploring a nearby sunken ship. Suddenly, a black cloud envelopes Penguin and from it emerges Ollie the octopus. Embarrassed, Ollie confesses that too much excitement or nervousness causes him to ink, and he loses his ability to camouflage with his surroundings. Ollie lists the many things he uses camouflage to hide from, like krill, pufferfish, lobsters, and especially sharks. Penguin and Ollie become fast friends and continue the treasure hunt, but when Penguin's friend Shark appears, Ollie disappears without a trace. Penguin and his friends call for Ollie, but he is nowhere to be found. How will Penguin be able to find his new eight-armed friend and the treasure now? In Yoon's familiar style, vibrant illustrations are outlined in black and pair seamlessly with large, clear lines of text, producing a crisp presentation. The last pages offer a scavenger hunt, depicting ocean animals and toys to spot, sending readers flipping back through the pages. Be ready to supplement with nonfiction texts for a deep dive on the octopus, as young readers' interests may be piqued by Ollie's curious characteristics and bubble with questions about ink clouds and camouflage. VERDICT Libraries will want to add Penguin's latest underwater adventure to this growing collection of stories by Yoon.--Emily Brush

Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

Yoon's signature illustrative style is on display; . . . each page feels simultaneously simple and detailed. . . . Sweet and earnest and sure to resonate with fans and newcomers. Darling illustrations and a gentle storyline combine for a lovely tale about the bonds of friendship. —Kirkus Reviews, on PENGUIN AND PENELOPE

A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. —Booklist, starred review, on BE A FRIEND

A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on FOUND

Salina Yoon

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of over 170 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, Be a Friend, Penguin and Penelope, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She is also the illustrator of Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.

www.salinayoon.com
@SalinaYoon

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781681193502
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
September 20, 2023
Series
Penguin
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV002380 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Penguins
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Penguins
Picture books
Buried treasure
Octopuses

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