Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin [Hardcover]

From the creators ofThe GruffaloandRoom 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.

Praise forJonty Gentoo:

* ''The story is heartwarming, too, and the rhythms rock us through the miles of migration with reassuring and spot-on rhymes...The small heros grit and happy ending guarantee another success for this popular author and illustrator duo.'' --Kirkus(starred review)

* ''A fun and imaginative story to read aloud with young children.'' --School Library Journal(starred review)

Julia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, includingThe Gruffalo,Room on the Broom, andStick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.
Axel Scheffler's award-winning books includeRoom on the Broom,The Snail and the Whale, andThe Gruffalo. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.