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Tacky the Penguin [Paperback]

Helen Lester , Lynn Munsinger
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 17, 1990 4 - 8 yearsTacky the Penguin810L (What's this?)
Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

None of the penguins can tolerate Tacky's loud habits--until they scare off a pack of hunters. PW declared that "this book is must reading for any kid--or grown-up--who refuses to follow the pack." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2 Tacky the Penguin is a total nonconformist who lives with a group of formal, proper penguins. But it is Tacky who foils the plans of three critters with ``get-rich-quick plans'' that threaten the penguins' existence. With his un-penguin-like antics, Tacky puzzles the hunters to such an extent that they're firmly convinced they cannot be in the ``land of the pretty penguins.'' This is a rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are ad vantages to being an individual. Mun singer cheerfully captures the mood of the tale with her whimsical, full-color illustrations that are particularly strong in depicting the hunters' deter mined, then befuddled, expressions and Tacky's madcap antics. This is sure to elicit lots of chuckles from young readers. Bonnie Wheatley, Emma Conn Elementary School, Ra leigh, N.C.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper; Reprint edition (August 17, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395562333
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395562338
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.1 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Helen Lester has published The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983, in collabroation with Lynn Munsinger. They have also worked together on the hilarious Tacky the Penguin series and many other wildly funny and popular titles, including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in Pawling, New York.

Customer Reviews

My second grade class loves this book! the gifted ones  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
Good lessons for children! J. Olson  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even oddballs can be most useful! August 22, 2005
Format:Paperback
Tacky the Penguin was an odd bird; not at all behaving like his companions (you know, orderly). Oh well! Let's face it! He was just plain tacky! He did have one saving asset--he could "think outside the box!" Although author Helen Lester doesn't ever resort to the killer of young children's stories--PREACHING!--she makes her points so gracefully that the book is a perfect opener to the lesson of TOLERANCE. Like many good children's stories, this one certainly invites a grownup to get into a gentle discussion about other children that seem a bit different. That differences (per se) are not bad, but rather makes our world interesting, and sometimes can actually save lives. We are, after all, an interdependent society. Definitely not an empty-headed action story! For my six year old grand-daughter, it provoked an entire stream of anecdotes about classmates and playmates and her odd little brother.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute... July 18, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Tacky is the cutest children's book I have read! I'm 15 and I still read it! It is very funny and gives children a good message about being yourself. All kids should read it!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for all ages! May 20, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Our 2 1/2 year old daughter loves to have her daddy read her this book over and over again. Although she can't read, she knows the book so well that she is able to tell us the story just by looking at each page. Tacky teaches us that it is OK to be an "odd bird" because that's what makes us all so unique. So, march and sing off key and enjoy yourself!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this!
Every night, my son asks me or my wife to play this CD before sleeping. He likes this story maybe because of some funny sounds and Tacky's voice.
Published 12 hours ago by Samurai_Raven
5.0 out of 5 stars Tacky the Penguin is a lesson in itself
Being a teacher,Tacky is great book to read to children to develop understanding of human character traits. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Elaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite adorable
My 4 year old grandson loved this book and before the end of the day had it memorized because I read it to him so many times.
Published 1 month ago by peaches & cream
4.0 out of 5 stars Tacky
I loved the book. My students enjoyed the book. Both books were discribed acuratly. Both books were age appropriate and fun.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Blair
5.0 out of 5 stars The start of the Tacky adventures!!
My niece is a teacher in Arkansas. Her 1st grade class is sorely lacking in enjoyable books for afternoon reading. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
I have been reading/singing this book with my preschool/early elementary classes for years and it never ceases to amuse and delight my listeners. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jillovescats
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute story but loads incorrectly
This is a really cute story and came recommended by lots of our friends. I loaded it on my Android device using a Kindle app and also bought it again using Google books. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marla Heim
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute
this book was a present for a 5 year old who loves penguins. He is in love of Tacky.
I will be getting the rest of the series.
Published 3 months ago by Cecilia Moneta
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute!
Nice, I can't get over how easy they are to set up, and how colorful they are. The kids are attracted to how really eye-catching they are. They love to use them.
Published 4 months ago by Alleymay
5.0 out of 5 stars Tacky the Penguin is great story for children
"Tacky the Penguin", by Helen Lester, Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. This is such a wonderful story about the penguin named Tacky who is different from his companions in his... Read more
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