Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match

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

Review Date: September 19, 2017

Review

Irresistible Penguin tries everything that his cute friend Ella loves. Together they learn that being friends does not mean that have to love the same things. The lesson here is that each person or animal can have their own favorites, make their own choices, and follow their own path while remaining friends. Though the sentiment is wonderful for 4 – 6 year old, it is the pictures that truly brings this book to life. Each illustration compliments the story while providing fantastic detail. Notice that the hard mint candy has the same design as the kitchen cabinets. Then check out the size of Penguin's pink cheeks when he is embarrassed and his reaction to the finger paint. Children will want to go through the book several times looking for all the small animals painted into most pages.

Add this to primary grade schools and purchase in public libraries. If libraries do not have the first Ella and Penguin storybook they should consider adding both to their collections.

Overall Book Score: very good