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Mr. Popper's Penguins
(2007, Fiction - For Beginning Readers, Written by Richard and Florence Atwater, Illustrated by Robert Lawson)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
1939 Newbery honor is both tender and funny.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Mr. Popper's Penguins
Parents need to know that this 1939 Newbery honor winner has captivated generations of readers. There's a little Mr. Popper in every reader, particularly those ages 5 to 8, full of questions about the world. In the end when facing a moral dilemma, Mr. Popper becomes a true hero. Vivid imagery, clever word plays, and funny characters that border on the absurd have made this book a popular choice in for kids in classrooms and at home.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the definition of family has changed since the 1930s. Mr. and Mrs. Popper have very clear roles in this family. What are they? Would they have the same roles today? Parents can also talk about the Adelie penguin and help kids look up this and other types of penguins on the Internet or at the library.
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Lives in AlabamaI rate this title on for age 6 and give itFun story!!
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- Lives in NevadaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A Great Read-Aloud
I read this book to my 2nd graders as our read-aloud over about a three week period, and they loved it! We read it as part of a unit on penguins and they learned so much and got so into it. They couldn't wait to read the next part every day! The story started a little slow but picks up quickly. Some of the vocabulary is a little high for 2nd grade and may require some explaining. Highly recommended!!
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- Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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I love this book i think it was a very kid-friendly book and i think that lots of people should read this book he likes his 1 penguin so much that he gets so much more and then the penguins get famous well i wont tell you anymore read it
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