The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Vetted by experts, this newly revised and updated guide to the fascinating world of penguins introduces zoology concepts describing where and how penguins live, what they eat and how they hatch their young.

Three hungry cats steal a penguin, and then see the penguin escape.

Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.

Inside this book, a huddle of penguin chicks will warm your heart as they warm their bodies. The babies need mom, dad, and one another to survive the frigid temperatures of their Antarctic homes. Delight in reading as you watch baby penguins waddle across the pages.

While awaiting a visit from the Emperor, a group of penguins fail to recognize their friend Tacky in the Emperor's clothes.

"A look at penguins and puffins through a humorous lens, for children"-- Provided by publisher.

Tacky the penguin and his friends perform a play for the little penguins in Mrs. Beakly's class, but with Tacky in the lead role, things do not go exactly as planned.

"A young penguin is sure he will win the talent contest. He does the most amazing things! He has them laughing! He has them gasping! No one could do better! No one, that is, except maybe for shy little Pam."--Back cover.

"What happens when a pirate, hoping for a parrot, stumbles upon a bird of a duller plumage? Pirate doesn't know that Penguin is a penguin. But any bird can sit on a shoulder and squawk 'shiver me timbers'...right? Laugh along with Pirate and Penguin in this high seas tale of mistaken identity and find out whether they'll find friendship before somebody walks the plank." -- Provided by publisher.