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"Alone on a patch of ice, a penguin 'enjoy[s] the peace and quiet, ' but then loneliness sets in. In a lucky twist of fate, a top hat akin to one a magician might wear drifts by, '[a]nd from that hat popped a little penguin!' But then, evoking the folkloric magic porridge pot, the hat ends up holding a seemingly endless succession of little penguins. 'Now the penguin wasn't lonely anymore, ' the text reports, and scenes of baby penguins frolicking about, making a snowman, playing with an array of rainbow-colored balls and a colorful string of scarves ensue. . . . [W]atercolor illustrations delight in the penguins' sheer cuteness. A sweet picture-book treatment of penguins and parenting."--Kirkus Reviews -- Kirkus Reviews
"Guion's debut uses adorable penguins to salute the idea of taking time to recharge. . . They create instant, exuberant chaos, frolicking with scarves and waving their stumpy wings in the air. It's easy to enjoy their fun: Guion's forms are simple but expressive, and her spreads convey gentle excitement. . . Guion doesn't just explain to young readers why a parent might need an occasional break, she suggests that they, too, can listen for an inner voice that tells them they're in need of quiet time."--Publishers Weekly -- Publishers Weekly "'Once there was a penguin...' begins this story of the joys and difficulties that come with parenthood. . . . Superb composition leads readers from page to page, showcasing the birds' antics. Spreads showing them playing in the snow, jumping rope, and tumbling are especially effective, and children will enjoy looking from group to group, discovering the variety of sports. This title can be used to talk about family, friends, and the occasional need to be alone."--School Library Journal -- School Library Journal "A whimsical charmer about a great big fun-loving family."--Redbook magazineCan there be such a thing as too many adorable penguins?
One day a penguin sees a most unusual sight: a hat floating in the icy water. Even more unusual? Out of the hat pops a baby penguin. But not just one baby penguin . . . or even two. But a third, and a fourth, and on and on!
At first the mama penguin is happy for the company. Until she realizes that taking care of a family is very hard, very tiring work, and what she could really use is just a moment alone. Yet as newcomer Melissa Guion reminds us in her adorable debut picture book, alone time is all well and good, but, it's together time that's best of all.
Perfect for any mama penguin with a family, or classroom, full of mischievous little ones.
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00044771258
Cantidad disponible: 5 disponibles
Librería: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0399255354-3-27847869
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Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 4003856-6
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Nº de ref. del artículo: E19E-00684
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0399255354I2N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0399255354I4N00
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Librería: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_359178251
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.5. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0399255354-gdd
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Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0399255354-R
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Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Guion, Melissa Ilustrador. Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment. Nº de ref. del artículo: SilverDragon0399255354
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