Youth Services Book Review: Penguin Parade by James Roberts

Youth Services Book Review: Penguin Parade by James Roberts

Youth Services Book Review

Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5

Format: Paperback

What did you like about the book? Captivating photos of penguins grab the reader’s attention throughout the book. Readers will learn where penguins live, how they live, who watches the babies, how they swim, as well as details about their coloring and feathers. The action photos of the penguins jumping, swimming, and even the close ups are eye-catching and delightful.

Anything you didn’t like about it? Nope

To whom would you recommend this book? Children ages 3-7 who are interested in penguins.

Who should buy this book? Public libraries, and zoo gift shops.

Where would you shelve it? Non-Fiction penguins

Should we (librarians/readers) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? Near the top

Reviewer’s Name, Library (or school), City and State: Vicky Tandy, Athol Public Library, Athol, MA

Date of review: February 17, 2024

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