Penguin Day; a Family Story

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 7, 2017

Review

Bishop has provided a fascinating overview of rockhopper penguins in this short book. His photographs are the highlight as they tell the story of survival and colony life into which the baby is born. Most amazing are the photos of female penguins leaping into the water and riding the waves. His close up seem to show moving birds in their search for food. Still shots where the background is out of focus give the appearance of action. The size of the font makes this readable by early readers. As with all of Bishops books vocabulary will be built as young readers navigate the storyline. Though not enough information is included for school reports this is defiantly a book that will find its readership among young animal lovers. Those needing to do more research will find some more in-depth information in the author's note. Penguin Day: A Family Story may also create enough interest to send a reader looking for more books on Penguins.

As a librarian I always found that penguins were one of the most favorite animals for the early grade readers and pre-readers who treasure the pictures. Add to public libraries everywhere.

Overall Book Score: very good