A penguin turns out to be the perfect present in this beautiful 10th anniversary edition of an award-winning classic.

"This heart-warming book conjures imagination, anger, danger and love, while encouraging small children to remember events, read pictures and laugh" The Sunday Times

A stunning 10th anniversary edition of a modern classic from Polly Dunbar, the creator of Hello Tilly. This is the story of Ben, who couldn't be more delighted to find a penguin friend inside his present. "Hello, Penguin!" he says. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin, pulls his funniest face, puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance ... but still Penguin says nothing. It isn't until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks - and, when he does, Ben discovers that some things are worth the wait. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the winner of numerous other awards, this is a beautiful edition to share and treasure with a foreword and gorgeous gold foil on the cover and spine.

About the Author
Polly Dunbar is the author-illustrator of Arthur's Dreamboat and the bestselling picture book Penguin, winner of numerous awards including the Book Trust Early Years Award and the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award. She is also the illustrator of My Dad's a Birdman, by David Almond, and Shoe Baby and Pat-a-Cake Baby, both written by her mother, Joyce Dunbar. Her collection of titles beginning with Hello Tilly were made into an animations series, Tilly and Friends, as seen on Cbeebies. She is the co-founder of Long Nose Puppets, a children's theatre company. Polly lives in Brighton, Sussex. Find her online at www.pollydunbar.com and on Twitter as @PollyDunbar.

Reviews
"This book is very funny [...]This 10th anniversary edition of the book is a real treasure to share and makes you feel all warm inside." * Books for Boys blog *


Awards
Winner of Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2007 (UK) and Red House Children's Book Award 2007 (UK) and UKLA Book Award 2008 (UK). Short-listed for BookTrust Early Years Award 2007 (UK) and Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 2008 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406373318
Author Polly Dunbar
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 215g
Dimensions(mm) 5mm * 215mm * 260mm