{"product_id":"penguin-huddle-isbn-9781536255225","title":"Penguin Huddle","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A gleeful ode to friendship and problem-solving.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll day long the penguin colony plays and plays, and when the sun goes down and the night grows cold and dark, they squeeze and squish together (“\u003ci\u003epenguin huddle!\u003c\/i\u003e”) to stay warm and snug. But one morning, after a freezing gale, the penguins find themselves\u003ci\u003e stuck\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efrozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. When no one in the Antarctic can unstick them (\u003ci\u003e“penguin muddle!”\u003c\/i\u003e), Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of all, leads his fellows out of their snowy home to a city across the sea in search of help. Whimsical adventures ensue in this global giggle-fest teeming with colorful details—a warm, wintry treat for fans of penguins, playful antics, and celebratory cuddles.A silly, chilly calamity unfolds in the South Pole. . . . The penguins’ wide eyes are incredibly expressive, imbuing their hijinks with hilarity, and there’s plenty of fun vocab sprinkled through. . . . A gleeful ode to friendship and problem-solving.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis story is based upon a factual phenomenon, but that base lies far, far down beneath an inky pile of cartoon silliness. Penguins do clump up, especially when cold. Montgomery imagines what might happen if a bunched-up group of penguins iced over so they fused together. . . The illustrations are speckled with sight-gags for adults. . . So, we have a gleefully frivolous situation.\u003cbr\u003e—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMontgomery’s text is admirably lean without sacrificing humor, vocabulary, and wordplay, while Warburton brings the frozen tundra and the bustling city to life with bright, energetic art that seems to fly, run, and waddle across the page. . . . The length is just right for a story hour, with a smooth flow of action that keeps the plot moving.  Readers will enjoy the comedic failed attempts at separating the penguins and cheer when the huddle realizes that their bond is stronger than ever.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eRoss Montgomery \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eTen Delicious Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sarah Warburton; \u003ci\u003eSpace Tortoise\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Building Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by David Litchfield; and several highly acclaimed novels. He lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Warburton \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTen Delicious Teachers \u003c\/i\u003eby Ross Montgomery, the Princess series by Caryl Hart, and many other picture books. She lives in England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532178010341,"sku":"NP9781536255225","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536255225.jpg?v=1773182955","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/penguin-huddle-isbn-9781536255225","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}