Penguin

Penguin by: Polly Dunbar

When Ben receives a penguin as a present, he is confused as to why it will not communicate with him.  Ben attempts everything he can, and won’t give up until he hears the penguin mutter a word…

 When Ben receives a penguin as a present, he is confused as to why it will not communicate with him.  Ben attempts everything he can, and will not give up until he hears the penguin mutter something...

I loved reading this book because the illustrations are animated, make effective use of the page, and add a lot to the story.  I think that inferences and adding an end to the story would be great writing activities to do alongside this book.  The words are very easy to understand, but Ben speaks with a lot of expression. Reading for fluency and expression are additional examples as to how this book would benefit a lesson.

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Dunbar, Polly. Penguin. Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick, 2007. Print.