Penguin's Big Adventure

Brief Description: "Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--Brief Description: "Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole. Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?"--Biographical Note: Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 200 books for children, including "Penguin and Pinecone," "Penguin on Vacation," "Penguin in Love," "Penguin and Pumpkin," " Found," and "Stormy Night." She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.comwww.facebook.com/PenguinandPineconeMarc Notes: Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place. How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?--; Provided by publisher. Review Quotes: "Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms." --"Booklist" on "Penguin and Pinecone" "Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones." --"Kirkus Reviews "on "Penguin and Pinecone " "Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures." --"Horn Book" on "Penguin on Vacation " "Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love." --"Kirkus Reviews "on "Penguin in Love" "A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence." --"Publishers Weekly," starred review, on "Found"Review Quotes: Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. Review Quotes: Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. Review Quotes: Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures. Publisher Marketing: Penguin embarks on his next journey-becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place.... How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this still-growing series with a timeless story of firsts and friendship. Readers will delight in seeing all of their favorite characters from the first four books reunited again. Awards for FoundWinner of the SCIBA 2014 Book Award for Best Picture BookAn NPR Best Book Review Citations:

School Library Journal 06/01/2015 pg. 96 (EAN 9780802738288, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 (EAN 9780802738288, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Yoon, Salina Salina Yoon has written/illustrated more than 100 books for children. Her awards include the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Best Book Award, for both TOYS and ROCK & ROLL COLORS (Scholastic). OPPOSNAKES (S&S) was a 2009 finalist for the CBC's Children's Choice Book Awards for K-2nd Best Book of the Year.