Author: Donaldson, Julia Interest age: from c 3 yearsPublished on 12 September 2024 by Scholastic (Alison Green Books) in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 40 pages290 x 257 x 14 | 536g “Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message aboutfinding your place in the world.” - Good HousekeepingMagazine“A captivating story written in rhyme so perfectthat reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. Its an instantclassic.” - The I“Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are theLennon and McCartney of childrens publishing.” - SundayTimesJoin a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime,in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author andillustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his truehome at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazingadventure, all the way to Antarctica(with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way,in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding yourplace in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One ChildrensBestseller (17 Sept 2024) Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypageFantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of detailsto spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lotsof penguins!This hardback edition comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket,making it the perfect lifetime gift for any childs libraryJulia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favouritessuch as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zogand Superworm - all of which have been made intoanimated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists includingHannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator,Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin andStacey, The Trip)
