Description

By (author) Philip Simon; Illustrated by Smith Ian

Short /annotation
Join two friends on a wild penguin chase around the city. Our self-described penguin ”expert” finds black-and-white animals at every turn. But are any of them really penguins – and can you spot the penguin hiding on every page?A hilarious new picture book all about animal recognition with a fun fact file at the end of the book.

Join two friends on a wild penguin chase around the city. Our self-described penguin ”expert” finds black-and-white animals at every turn. But are any of them really penguins – and can you spot the penguin hiding on every page?Written in Simon Philip”s distinctively witty voice, this is brilliantly funny storytelling that plays on the pantomime convention of ”it”s behind you”. Readers will love guessing what each new animal is from the glimpse given in the artwork, before turning the page to find out. There are fun facts about all the animals in a fact file at the end of the book.

Review quote
“Young readers will love guessing what each new animal is from the glimpse given in the artwork, before turning the page to find out. And there are fun facts about penguins and a host of other wacky black and white animals in a fact file at the end of the book. Laughter (in full colour) all the way!”

Review quote
“Young listeners will love searching the pages to find its whereabouts as well as guessing the identity of the partially shown animal on each spread and laughing at the misidentifications of the so called penguin pundit. The author”s manner of telling is gently humorous – the ending a hoot – and Ian Smith”s delightfully droll illustrations include lots of amusing details.”

Biographical note
Simon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children”s books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don”t Know What to Call my Cat, You Must Bring a Hat, and the Waterstones Prize shortlisted I Really Want the Cake.

Promotional headline
A hilarious penguin chase picture book all about animal recognition.

Publisher”s notice
Simon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children”s books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don”t Know What to Call my Cat, You Must Bring a Hat, and the Waterstones Prize shortlisted I Really Want the Cake.

Review quote: previous edition
`”Young readers will love guessing what each new animal is from the glimpse given in the artwork, before turning the page to find out. And there are fun facts about penguins and a host of other wacky black and white animals in a fact file at the end of the book. Laughter (in full colour) all the way!””Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post`”Young listeners will love searching the pages to find its whereabouts as well as guessing the identity of the partially shown animal on each spread and laughing at the misidentifications of the so called penguin pundit. The author”s manner of telling is gently humorous – the ending a hoot – and Ian Smith”s delightfully droll illustrations include lots of amusing details.””Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub

Version history
Hilarious new picture book from the author of the award-winning You Must Bring A Hat.Find out all about penguins and a whole host of other wacky black-and-white animals.A great way to practise animal recognition, featuring some familiar and not-so-familiar creatures.Brilliantly comedic illustrations from Ian Smith full of humour and expression.