Bring your penguin to work day
Buzzeo, Toni. One Cool Friend. New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012.
Plot: Elliot, a prim, proper young man joins his father for Family Day at the aquarium. While the boy does not care for the crowds, he becomes enchanted with the Magellanic penguin exhibit. He asks his father for one. Believing his son wants a plush penguin, the father agrees, never noticing Elliot quietly stuffing one of the birds into his backpack. Elliot works hard to provide and train his penguin, but his father's ignorance may not be quite as obvious as expected.
Genre: Animals
Reading Level: Grades Pre-K - 4
Similar Titles: Billy Twitters and the Big Blue Whale Problem, 365 Penguins, An Octopus Followed Me Home
Personal Thoughts: The title captures readers with a classic plot with an unexpected twist. Reading through the book a second time allows readers to find foreshadowing of the reveal. As a result of the entertaining story and classy illustrations, the title earned a Caldecott Honor Book Award.
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