Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - by Julia Donaldson Hardcover

About the Book

Jonty Gentoo is excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, so he slips out of the zoo, and sets out to find his ancestrial home--which would be easier if he was not swimming in the wrong direction.

Book Synopsis

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.

Excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins. However, the world is a very big place for a little gentoo penguin and enthusiastic Jonty swims... in the wrong direction! Join Jonty Gentoo on a pole-to-pole adventure as he meets new friends and -- finally -- finds his way home.

Written in Julia Donaldson's unparalleled rhyme and illustrated with Axel Scheffler's witty pictures, Jonty Gentoo has humor, heart, and a plucky penguin hero that young readers will find irresistible.

Review Quotes

Praise for Jonty Gentoo:

* ''The story is heartwarming, too, and the rhythms rock us through the miles of migration with reassuring and spot-on rhymes...The small hero's grit and happy ending guarantee another success for this popular author and illustrator duo.'' -- Kirkus (starred review)

* ''A fun and imaginative story to read aloud with young children.'' -- School Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author

Julia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.
Axel Scheffler's award-winning books include Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Gruffalo. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.