| Tacky and the Winter Games: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids Contributor(s): Lester, Helen (Author), Munsinger, Lynn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0618956743 ISBN-13: 9780618956746 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: Tacky and his fellow penguins have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready--but are the games ready for Tacky? Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005002282 |
| Lexile Measure: 460 |
| Series: Tacky the Penguin |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 8.23" W x 9.49" (0.32 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Seasonal - Winter - Event - Winter |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 101285 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff WHAT'S HAPPENING? Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin! |
Contributor Bio(s): Lester, Helen: - Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com Munsinger, Lynn: - Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont. |