Mr. Popper's penguins
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.
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| Penguins > Juvenile fiction. |
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| Humorous fiction. |
- ISBN: 9780316058421
- Physical Description 138 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.
- Copyright ©1938.
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Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)
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Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents. Don't miss the sequel, The Popper Penguin Rescue !
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