Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin
Description
From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.
Excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins. However, the world is a very big place for a little gentoo penguin and enthusiastic Jonty swims... in the wrong direction! Join Jonty Gentoo on a pole-to-pole adventure as he meets new friends and -- finally -- finds his way home.
Written in Julia Donaldson's unparalleled rhyme and illustrated with Axel Scheffler's witty pictures, Jonty Gentoo has humor, heart, and a plucky penguin hero that young readers will find irresistible.
More Details
Author
Julia Donaldson
Illustrator
Axel Scheffler
Age group
6-8
Genre
Early Readers, Picture Books
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Reviews
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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
Julia Donaldson’s lively, rhyming adventure follows a penguin character through a playful story shaped by curiosity, courage, and the desire to find one’s place. The verse is energetic and read-aloud friendly, while Axel Scheffler’s illustrations add comic detail and visual warmth. It suits preschool and early-primary listeners, especially children who enjoy animal characters and repeated sounds. The story’s quick pace supports shared reading, although some rhymes and visual jokes may be better appreciated aloud than independently by beginning readers.
