Penguin and Pumpkin

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

Simple yet affecting . . . ideal for a lesson plan on friendship, this book explores the theme sweetly and boldly. -- Library Media Connection , on Penguin and Pinecone

This delightful companion to Penguin and Pinecone presents another parable of friendship, this time with an exotic tropical crab. With her signature thick lines, pure colors and scratchy textures, Yoon creates a beach backdrop to showcase Penguin's tender personality. Lesson learned: The magic of friendship does not depend on where you are or what you are doing--it is about being together and learning from each other. -- Kirkus Reviews , on Penguin on Vacation

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

This seasonal tale, that's also a bit about little brothers, adventures and the endless diversity of pumpkins, hits the spot. -- Kirkus Reviews

Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. -- School Library Journal

Vibrantly colored illustrations add to the crisp, autumn feel. This book could have great uses during lessons on the four seasons and being observant of the world around you. -- Library Media Connection

[Yoon's] squat, chunky penguins and their quirky adventures should find a sweet spot with toddlers. -- Publishers Weekly

The appeal here, as usual, is Yoon's thick-lined digital illustrations with clean, saturated colors and adorable characters. -- The Horn Book Magazine

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. -- The Horn Book Magazine on Penguin on Vacation

Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. -- Kirkus Reviews on Penguin in Love

This seasonal tale, that's also a bit about little brothers, adventures and the endless diversity of pumpkins, hits the spot. Kirkus Reviews

Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. School Library Journal

Vibrantly colored illustrations add to the crisp, autumn feel. This book could have great uses during lessons on the four seasons and being observant of the world around you. Library Media Connection

[Yoon's] squat, chunky penguins and their quirky adventures should find a sweet spot with toddlers. Publishers Weekly

The appeal here, as usual, is Yoon's thick-lined digital illustrations with clean, saturated colors and adorable characters. The Horn Book Magazine

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. The Horn Book Magazine on Penguin on Vacation

Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. Kirkus Reviews on Penguin in Love

This seasonal tale, that's also a bit about little brothers, adventures and the endless diversity of pumpkins, hits the spot. Kirkus Reviews

Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. School Library Journal

Vibrantly colored illustrations add to the crisp, autumn feel. This book could have great uses during lessons on the four seasons and being observant of the world around you. Library Media Connection

[Yoon's] squat, chunky penguins and their quirky adventures should find a sweet spot with toddlers. Publishers Weekly

The appeal here, as usual, is Yoon's thick-lined digital illustrations with clean, saturated colors and adorable characters. The Horn Book Magazine

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. The Horn Book Magazine on Penguin on Vacation

Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. Kirkus Reviews on Penguin in Love

This seasonal tale, that's also a bit about little brothers, adventures and the endless diversity of pumpkins, hits the spot. --Kirkus Reviews

Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. --School Library Journal

Vibrantly colored illustrations add to the crisp, autumn feel. This book could have great uses during lessons on the four seasons and being observant of the world around you. --Library Media Connection

[Yoon's] squat, chunky penguins and their quirky adventures should find a sweet spot with toddlers. --Publishers Weekly

The appeal here, as usual, is Yoon's thick-lined digital illustrations with clean, saturated colors and adorable characters. --The Horn Book Magazine

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. --The Horn Book Magazine on Penguin on Vacation

Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. --Kirkus Reviews on Penguin in Love

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 150 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, and Be a Friend, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family.

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