| Penguin Pete Contributor(s): Pfister, Marcus (Author) |
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ISBN: 0735841187 ISBN-13: 9780735841185 Publisher: Northsouth Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Series: Penguin Pete |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 9.52" W x 8.62" (0.72 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Arctic/Antarctic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 10533 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Children will delight in Marcus Pfister's adorable 'Penguin Pete' as he playfully passes the time until he's big enough to swim in the sea. He practices trying to walk gracefully and tries to imitate a bird in flight. He soon discovers that penguins can't fly, but they sure can swim--and Pete turns out to be a natural |
Contributor Bio(s): Pfister, Marcus: - Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came 6 years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today, Marcus has illustrated over 50 books, which have been translated into more than 50 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife Debora and his children in Bern. |