Mr. Popper's Penguins

Written by Richard and Florence Atwater

Grade:

3-5

ISBN-13:

978-0316058421

Publisher:

Little Brown Books for Young Readers (1988)

Dreaming of adventure, a simple housepainter finds himself the owner of a penguin and soon adventures and challenges await. As his brood of penguins grows, Mr. Popper must juggle the ordinary with the extraordinary in daily life. Ultimately, Mr. Popper’s attachment and love for the penguins is tested as he is offered one final adventure with them. This humorous tale is endlessly entertaining, but within it are valuable lessons of perseverance, friendship, patience, and prudence.