Mr. Popper’s Penguins

AUTHOR: Florence & Richard Atwater

From the Publisher:

The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie–and a childhood favorite book for generations.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper’s Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents.

Don’t miss the sequel, The Popper Penguin Rescue!

Leah’s Thoughts:

Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a charming classic full of gentle humor and delightful absurdity. What starts as a quiet life turns into a penguin-packed adventure, as Mr. Popper’s dreams of exploration bring a flurry of surprises to his small-town home.

What I loved:

• Clean, funny, and perfect for reading aloud
• Old-fashioned, whimsical storytelling
• Short chapters and simple language also make it a great early chapter book