All About Penguins: Discover Life on Land and in the Sea

Full disclosure, I worked with the author at the New England Aquarium many years ago. I have kept in touch with her and followed her career as the Penguin Lady after she left NEAq to pursue other dreams, of penguin rescue, educations and writing. You should also get her book "The Great Penguin Rescue." It is also on amazon, for all ages.I worked at NEAq for 30 years off and on as an Aquarist, now I am a teacher and sometimes aquarist...I didn't work with the penguins, I admired them from afar, and honestly, they weren't always nice to me on the couple of occasions I had to go into their exhibit...but their natural history and biology always fascinates me.I was asked to take a look at this book by the author and was provided a digital copy, and a paperback copy, I also obtained a version for my kindle account on my iPad thru the Amazon Prime Unlimited Kindle collection.As a marine and environmental teacher and an uncle of many, I do have some specific recommendations for each version, and one request I will be sending to the author.It is presented as a kid's book, and it is, especially the paperback version, it is perfectly sized for the little ones, and the art and colors are incredibly engaging to all who see them.My one wish and request I will send off to Dyan, is that her publisher produce a large coffee table book size version in hard cover or soft so we can enjoy the art as big as possible, it is that beautiful!My second recommendation of the highest level is the kindle version of this book, as you can see in the photo provided, it appears in full color on my iPad, and is formatted perfectly to flip through the wonderful info and art throughout.As a high school marine/environmental science teacher, I will plan on using the digital kindle version with my students during some remote lessons when we get to discussing marine birds. The information is extremely current, well written, and not dumbed down at all regarding everything from fun facts to hard science regarding everything penguin at a minimum all students of biology should know and it is a great jumping off point to further research all of the important issues about penguin biology addressed in it. I know my juniors and seniors will love it when we use it.It also features many costars that I regularly cover when investigating the Antarctic ecosystem with my students in the artwork and addressed in the text. So, it is not just a penguin book to me it is a whole ecosystem book. Predators, prey, reproduction, environmental conditions, adaptations, all of it...In closing, buy this book for every kid you know, most kids love penguins, this book will guarantee it, and will give them a solid foundation to grow from for the rest of their inquiry and education relating this great group of birds....and buy it for yourself, in digital or paper formats....or even better both. You won't be disappointed.Peace and health to all,David T. WinchesterProfessional Aquarist and High School Marine/Environmental Science Teacher

All About Penguins is a such a joy to read. It is a fun read that is full of information and fun facts that a reader absorbs easily.Having the site words with the definitions in the glossary are a wonderful way for young minds to learn new words and concepts.The illustrations are beautifully done and incorporate the habitat with the other creatures that inhabit the penguins realm. My granddaughter, who is 8 years old took her time looking at the drawings every page before even reading the book.I thought I was well informed about penguins prior to reading the book. But guess what? I learned some fun facts that I never knew!Overall this is a beautifully illustrated book for children that will peak their curiosity while they learn about a very cool critter!!

"All About Penguins..." presents lots of information about penguins with very nice illustrations. The book does a good job of covering the many types of penguins, their habits, etc. Happy to add it to my library of children's books!

Husband and I went to Falkland Islands and saw different colonies. We bought 3 stuffed penguins on our ship and sent them to our 3 grandsons along with this book. They loved it!

A fun book ad informative. I bought 2 copies, 1 as a gift for kids.Penguins are some of the most intriguing creatures on earth.

I read this with my kindergarten class and it was very very cute! a great read!

This is an adorable book for all ages. Everyone loves penguins, right? This book is packed with penguin facts and fun, not to mention beautiful watercolor paintings of these quirky birds. I enjoyed reading it as an adult and plan to donate a few to my local libraries. At $7.99, it makes a great gift for the kids in your life too!

Did not receive free audio which was supposed to be included The free audio was referring to another item. The Penguin book is great for my 6yr old

I love penguins and have a wide collection of penguin items. All you need to know about penguins in one book. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you

As a self-confessed Antarcticophile, I eagerly awaited this book. It is not only beautiful, but so informative. Written by one who knows penguins and their behaviour intimately. Can’t wait to share it with the grandkids.