Children's
Literature: Penguins
Penguins are a part of Science
every child should learn about. Throughout the use of Literature, children
are able to learn about them in a unique and exciting way. Different
types of books may be used in teaching children about penguins. The
following list contains several different types of books that may assist
a teacher in doing just that.
Informational
Books
Penguins written by: Bobbie Kalman
Kalman, Bobbie. (1995). Penguins. New York: Crabtree Publishing.
Penguins written by: Bobbie Kalman
Kalman, Bobbie. (1995). Penguins. New York: Crabtree Publishing.
This is an informational
book about penguins. Throughout the book it discusses what a penguin
is, the different types of penguins, the penguin family tree, the different
body parts of a penguin, where penguins live, including what they eat, how
they stay warm, and also penguin babies and the growth of a penguin.
This book also includes definitions of words found throughout the text and
interesting facts about penguins.
Penguins written by: Kevin J. Holmes
Holmes, Kevin J. (1998). Penguins. Minnesota: Capstone Press.
This book is also an informational book about penguins. This book discusses many different aspects of penguins and their lives, including what penguins look like, where they live, what they eat, how they swim and the life of young penguins. This book also describes the emperor penguin, which is a particular type of penguin and also the interactions between penguins and people.
I chose both of these informational books to use for several different reasons. The first reason is both are very informative to where children are able to comprehend the information. Another reason I chose these books is because the one written by Holmes includes a Science experiment in the back of the book, called Blubber. The teacher could use this experiment to incorporate into the lesson, it also includes words to know and the definition of the words, a list of additional resources to use while teaching about penguins and also a list of useful Internet sites.
Penguin Picture Books
The Emperor Lays An Egg by: Brenda Z. Guiberson
Guiberson, Brenda Z. (2001). The Emperor Lays An Egg. New York: Henry Holt.
This picture book is about a mother and father penguin who live in Antarctica and the mother is getting ready to lay an egg. Once the mother lays the egg the father is the one who takes care of the egg, while the mother goes off to find food for her and the father. Once July comes the egg is finally ready to hatch. Once the egg hatches and the baby penguin arrives the baby waits a few months until it is ready to leave his/her mothers pouch, build muscles, and learn to toboggan with all the other chicks. When the short summer begins the baby grows a new coat and learns to survive without his parents.
I chose this book because it tells a story about a penguin but uses real facts about penguins. I also chose this book because it is a book that you as the teacher or parent can read to the children without them realizing they are learning. It makes learning about penguins enjoyable for the students.
Harold & the Purple Crayon- Animals, Animals, Animals! by: Liza Baker
Baker, Liza. (2002). Harold & the Purple Crayon- Animals, Animals, Animals!. U.S.A.: Harper Festival.
While going to bed one night Harold thinks about how much fun animals have, and wonders what animal he would like to be. When Harold thinks of the animal he draws it with his purple crayon and lives the life of that animal. Harold then meet a group of penguins. Harold says to himself that he would like to slide down a snowy hill, until he crashes down a hill and lands in the snow and becomes extremely cold. After going through all of these adventures Harold realizes that he does not like being an animal and would much prefer to be Harold again. So he draws his bedroom window with his crayon and returns home.
I chose this book because it could be used while teaching a lesson on animals or one animal in particular. It is also a beginner reader, which would be good to use with the younger grades.
Please be Quiet! by: Mary Murphy
Murphy, Mary. (1999). Please be Quiet!. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
This book is about a young penguin who is very noisy. He drums on a pot, bounces on his bed and roller skates in the house; until his mother becomes so fed up that she sends him outside. Once outside he finds his friends to play with, after playing outside his mother tells him to come inside but to be very quiet. Once inside his mom gives him a bath and puts him to bed.
I thought that this is a wonderful book to use with the younger children because it is at their reading level. The words are really large and the book contains large colorful pictures.
A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton by: Steven Kellogg
Kellogg, Steven. (2001). A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
One day Emily comes home from school and tells her Mother, Granny, cat and dog Pinkerton that she learned about penguin eggs. Emily goes on to explain to them how the penguin parents take care of their egg. While Emily is explaining the penguin egg to them her dog Pinkerton begins to imagine he is a penguin and his football is his penguin egg. Throughout the story Emily and Pinkerton go through many adventures with their "penguin egg". Until one day the Granny gets Pinkerton and Emily their very own penguin to take care of.
I chose this book for several different reasons. One being I love the work of Steven Kellogg and his illustrations. I also chose this book because I think children would really get a kick out of all the adventures Pinkerton and Emily encounter.
Three Cheers for TACKY by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (1994). Three Cheers for TACKY. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
There once lived a group of penguins. There was Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect and Tacky who was the odd bird. One day at school the penguins noticed a sign with an announcement: their class had been invited to take part in a great Penguin Cheering Contest. The team with the finest cheer would win shiny blue bow ties. The penguins would practice and practice and everyone had the cheer, except for Tacky (the odd bird). Until the big day came, the first team marched on stage and the judges looked bored, another team marched forth and the judges yawned, a third team chanted and the judges snored, finally there was only one team left-Tacky's. Tacky tripped over the tails of his Hawaiian shirt and crashed belly down. Now a bit muddled, Tacky pulled his sweater over his head. The sight of a headless penguin got the whole crowd laughing and cheering for more. Tacky and his team had won the cheering contest.
I chose this book because it is a humorous book that kids would really get a kick out of. "The reader gets the benefit of entering an icy, wonderful world, where penguins give each other "high flippers" and where a group of friends can imagine a goal, work towards it, support each other in the process, and celebrate someone else's victory." -Booklist
Tacky the Penguin by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (1988). Tacky the Penguin. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
What do you think of when you think of penguins? Neat, sleek, tasteful little birds. That's Tacky the Penguin's problem. He's an odd bird who likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his companions with a loud "What's happening?" In fact, he's something of an eccentric, which wouldn't be a problem if all the other penguins weren't such conformists. One day some intimidating visitors come to the penguin's icy land. Tacky demonstrates the problems and the advantages of being an individual.
I chose this book because it demonstrates to kids about being different and how sometimes being different is a good thing. I also chose this book because it teaches children to never be intimidated and to always stand up for what you believe in, like that of Tacky. "A rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are advantages to being an individual." -School Library Journal
Penguin Post by: Debi Gliori
Gliori, Debi. (2002). Penguin Post. New York: Harcourt, Inc.
Milo is the youngest in a long line of Penguins Post penguins. But not for long-his mom has laid an egg, and now a new sibling is on the way. Milo's not sure how he feels about this, especially since delivering the mail has suddenly become his job. But bringing packages to his neighbors turns out to be more fun than Milo thought. Until one day Milo receives his very own special package.
This book is an excellent children's book with wonderful illustrations. This book could also be incorporated with writing letters and sending mail. The students may be allowed to pick someone special of their own choice, write them a letter and mail it.
Tacky and the Emperor by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (2000). Tacky and the Emperor. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
When Tacky and his friends prepare for the arrival of the Emperor, everyone has a job including Tacky, who gets carried away. Everyone knows that Tacky was never the best dressed penguin, but this adventure brings him back in more than just elegant attire! The Emperor's visit has everyone in chaos, and Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor to the festivities. While all the other penguins know it is an emperor penguin coming to visit, Tacky thinks it is the "Emperor."
This book is adorable and full of humor. Children will think this book is a riot and won't even realize that a message is being delivered.
The Penguin Who Wanted to be Different by: Maria O'Neill
O'Neill, Maria. (2000). The Penguin Who Wanted to be Different. New York: Scholastic Inc.
Dorothy Penguin wants to be different than all the other penguins. So Dorothy writes a letter to Santa Clause asking him if for Christmas he can make her different than all the other penguins. The night of Christmas eve Santa calls to all his helpers that it is time to go and deliver the gifts. But Santa has a problem, two of his elves are in bed with the flu, and one of the reindeer has twisted his ankle. Suddenly Santa remembers the letter from Dorothy that he stuck in his pocket earlier that evening. So to make her different he goes to her house and has her be his helper for the rest of the night.
This book is an excellent book to teach children about being happy and proud of who they are and what they are. No matter how similar you think you are to everyone else, you are always very special and unique to the people that love and care about you.
Traditional Literature
Tackylocks and The Three Bears by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (2002). Tackylocks and The Three Bears. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
How do you keep a crowd of young, energetic penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they sit still and pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky's center stage they might. Like Goodly, Lovely, Neatly, Angel, and Perfect, Tacky works hard preparing for the play and practicing his lines, but, even dressed up in his flowing blonde wig and little red skipping shoes, everyone's favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style.
This is a hilarious book for both the teacher and the students. It is a book that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Biography
Professional Resources
Marie
Landgrebe
Holmes, Kevin J. (1998). Penguins. Minnesota: Capstone Press.
This book is also an informational book about penguins. This book discusses many different aspects of penguins and their lives, including what penguins look like, where they live, what they eat, how they swim and the life of young penguins. This book also describes the emperor penguin, which is a particular type of penguin and also the interactions between penguins and people.
I chose both of these informational books to use for several different reasons. The first reason is both are very informative to where children are able to comprehend the information. Another reason I chose these books is because the one written by Holmes includes a Science experiment in the back of the book, called Blubber. The teacher could use this experiment to incorporate into the lesson, it also includes words to know and the definition of the words, a list of additional resources to use while teaching about penguins and also a list of useful Internet sites.
Penguin Picture Books
The Emperor Lays An Egg by: Brenda Z. Guiberson
Guiberson, Brenda Z. (2001). The Emperor Lays An Egg. New York: Henry Holt.
This picture book is about a mother and father penguin who live in Antarctica and the mother is getting ready to lay an egg. Once the mother lays the egg the father is the one who takes care of the egg, while the mother goes off to find food for her and the father. Once July comes the egg is finally ready to hatch. Once the egg hatches and the baby penguin arrives the baby waits a few months until it is ready to leave his/her mothers pouch, build muscles, and learn to toboggan with all the other chicks. When the short summer begins the baby grows a new coat and learns to survive without his parents.
I chose this book because it tells a story about a penguin but uses real facts about penguins. I also chose this book because it is a book that you as the teacher or parent can read to the children without them realizing they are learning. It makes learning about penguins enjoyable for the students.
Harold & the Purple Crayon- Animals, Animals, Animals! by: Liza Baker
Baker, Liza. (2002). Harold & the Purple Crayon- Animals, Animals, Animals!. U.S.A.: Harper Festival.
While going to bed one night Harold thinks about how much fun animals have, and wonders what animal he would like to be. When Harold thinks of the animal he draws it with his purple crayon and lives the life of that animal. Harold then meet a group of penguins. Harold says to himself that he would like to slide down a snowy hill, until he crashes down a hill and lands in the snow and becomes extremely cold. After going through all of these adventures Harold realizes that he does not like being an animal and would much prefer to be Harold again. So he draws his bedroom window with his crayon and returns home.
I chose this book because it could be used while teaching a lesson on animals or one animal in particular. It is also a beginner reader, which would be good to use with the younger grades.
Please be Quiet! by: Mary Murphy
Murphy, Mary. (1999). Please be Quiet!. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
This book is about a young penguin who is very noisy. He drums on a pot, bounces on his bed and roller skates in the house; until his mother becomes so fed up that she sends him outside. Once outside he finds his friends to play with, after playing outside his mother tells him to come inside but to be very quiet. Once inside his mom gives him a bath and puts him to bed.
I thought that this is a wonderful book to use with the younger children because it is at their reading level. The words are really large and the book contains large colorful pictures.
A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton by: Steven Kellogg
Kellogg, Steven. (2001). A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
One day Emily comes home from school and tells her Mother, Granny, cat and dog Pinkerton that she learned about penguin eggs. Emily goes on to explain to them how the penguin parents take care of their egg. While Emily is explaining the penguin egg to them her dog Pinkerton begins to imagine he is a penguin and his football is his penguin egg. Throughout the story Emily and Pinkerton go through many adventures with their "penguin egg". Until one day the Granny gets Pinkerton and Emily their very own penguin to take care of.
I chose this book for several different reasons. One being I love the work of Steven Kellogg and his illustrations. I also chose this book because I think children would really get a kick out of all the adventures Pinkerton and Emily encounter.
Three Cheers for TACKY by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (1994). Three Cheers for TACKY. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
There once lived a group of penguins. There was Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect and Tacky who was the odd bird. One day at school the penguins noticed a sign with an announcement: their class had been invited to take part in a great Penguin Cheering Contest. The team with the finest cheer would win shiny blue bow ties. The penguins would practice and practice and everyone had the cheer, except for Tacky (the odd bird). Until the big day came, the first team marched on stage and the judges looked bored, another team marched forth and the judges yawned, a third team chanted and the judges snored, finally there was only one team left-Tacky's. Tacky tripped over the tails of his Hawaiian shirt and crashed belly down. Now a bit muddled, Tacky pulled his sweater over his head. The sight of a headless penguin got the whole crowd laughing and cheering for more. Tacky and his team had won the cheering contest.
I chose this book because it is a humorous book that kids would really get a kick out of. "The reader gets the benefit of entering an icy, wonderful world, where penguins give each other "high flippers" and where a group of friends can imagine a goal, work towards it, support each other in the process, and celebrate someone else's victory." -Booklist
Tacky the Penguin by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (1988). Tacky the Penguin. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
What do you think of when you think of penguins? Neat, sleek, tasteful little birds. That's Tacky the Penguin's problem. He's an odd bird who likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his companions with a loud "What's happening?" In fact, he's something of an eccentric, which wouldn't be a problem if all the other penguins weren't such conformists. One day some intimidating visitors come to the penguin's icy land. Tacky demonstrates the problems and the advantages of being an individual.
I chose this book because it demonstrates to kids about being different and how sometimes being different is a good thing. I also chose this book because it teaches children to never be intimidated and to always stand up for what you believe in, like that of Tacky. "A rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are advantages to being an individual." -School Library Journal
Penguin Post by: Debi Gliori
Gliori, Debi. (2002). Penguin Post. New York: Harcourt, Inc.
Milo is the youngest in a long line of Penguins Post penguins. But not for long-his mom has laid an egg, and now a new sibling is on the way. Milo's not sure how he feels about this, especially since delivering the mail has suddenly become his job. But bringing packages to his neighbors turns out to be more fun than Milo thought. Until one day Milo receives his very own special package.
This book is an excellent children's book with wonderful illustrations. This book could also be incorporated with writing letters and sending mail. The students may be allowed to pick someone special of their own choice, write them a letter and mail it.
Tacky and the Emperor by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (2000). Tacky and the Emperor. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
When Tacky and his friends prepare for the arrival of the Emperor, everyone has a job including Tacky, who gets carried away. Everyone knows that Tacky was never the best dressed penguin, but this adventure brings him back in more than just elegant attire! The Emperor's visit has everyone in chaos, and Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor to the festivities. While all the other penguins know it is an emperor penguin coming to visit, Tacky thinks it is the "Emperor."
This book is adorable and full of humor. Children will think this book is a riot and won't even realize that a message is being delivered.
The Penguin Who Wanted to be Different by: Maria O'Neill
O'Neill, Maria. (2000). The Penguin Who Wanted to be Different. New York: Scholastic Inc.
Dorothy Penguin wants to be different than all the other penguins. So Dorothy writes a letter to Santa Clause asking him if for Christmas he can make her different than all the other penguins. The night of Christmas eve Santa calls to all his helpers that it is time to go and deliver the gifts. But Santa has a problem, two of his elves are in bed with the flu, and one of the reindeer has twisted his ankle. Suddenly Santa remembers the letter from Dorothy that he stuck in his pocket earlier that evening. So to make her different he goes to her house and has her be his helper for the rest of the night.
This book is an excellent book to teach children about being happy and proud of who they are and what they are. No matter how similar you think you are to everyone else, you are always very special and unique to the people that love and care about you.
Traditional Literature
Tackylocks and The Three Bears by: Helen Lester
Lester, Helen. (2002). Tackylocks and The Three Bears. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
How do you keep a crowd of young, energetic penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they sit still and pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky's center stage they might. Like Goodly, Lovely, Neatly, Angel, and Perfect, Tacky works hard preparing for the play and practicing his lines, but, even dressed up in his flowing blonde wig and little red skipping shoes, everyone's favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style.
This is a hilarious book for both the teacher and the students. It is a book that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Biography
The
Penguins are Coming by: R.L.
Penney
Penney, R.L. (1969). The Penguins are Coming. New York: Harper & Row.
Over miles of Antarctic ice, little black dots are moving through the deep snow. There is a cry of Aark. The penguins are coming! These are Adelie penguins, which Dr. R.L. Penney went to Antarctica to study. From his house on a sled, he watched the birds build their nests of stones and guard their eggs. They fought each other and protected their chicks, and they finally swam away in the sea until the next mating season. And they were noisy about it all.
I chose this book because I think it is an excellent biography to use with younger students. In this easy-to-read science book, a noted zoologist tells beginning readers the fascinating things he learned while living among penguins. I think that by introducing this book about a man who lived among penguins in Antarctica would immediately grab their attention.
My Season With Penguins: An Antarctic Journal by: Sophie Webb
Webb, Sophie. (2000). My Season With Penguins. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
What is it like to live in a tiny Polar Haven for two months? To paint penguins outdoors in freezing weather? To be flipper slapped by a bird whose wings are powerful enough to propel it swiftly through frigid waters? To look into the odd, expressive eyes of an Ade'lie Chick? Sophie Webb has traveled in many countries painting, drawing, and studying birds. For many years she dreamed of going to Antarctica to see penguins. Never in her wildest dreams did she think this would become reality, but in 1996 she was invited to join a project studying Ade'lie Penguins in the Antarctic. It was an opportunity to live with penguins for two months during the Antarctic summer, she jumped at the chance.
This book gives children the opportunity to see what it is like to live with these wonderful creatures up close and personal. The author takes it step by step on what it was like to live among the penguins. She also discusses all the different things she learned while living among the penguins.
Chapter Book (Novel)
Penney, R.L. (1969). The Penguins are Coming. New York: Harper & Row.
Over miles of Antarctic ice, little black dots are moving through the deep snow. There is a cry of Aark. The penguins are coming! These are Adelie penguins, which Dr. R.L. Penney went to Antarctica to study. From his house on a sled, he watched the birds build their nests of stones and guard their eggs. They fought each other and protected their chicks, and they finally swam away in the sea until the next mating season. And they were noisy about it all.
I chose this book because I think it is an excellent biography to use with younger students. In this easy-to-read science book, a noted zoologist tells beginning readers the fascinating things he learned while living among penguins. I think that by introducing this book about a man who lived among penguins in Antarctica would immediately grab their attention.
My Season With Penguins: An Antarctic Journal by: Sophie Webb
Webb, Sophie. (2000). My Season With Penguins. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
What is it like to live in a tiny Polar Haven for two months? To paint penguins outdoors in freezing weather? To be flipper slapped by a bird whose wings are powerful enough to propel it swiftly through frigid waters? To look into the odd, expressive eyes of an Ade'lie Chick? Sophie Webb has traveled in many countries painting, drawing, and studying birds. For many years she dreamed of going to Antarctica to see penguins. Never in her wildest dreams did she think this would become reality, but in 1996 she was invited to join a project studying Ade'lie Penguins in the Antarctic. It was an opportunity to live with penguins for two months during the Antarctic summer, she jumped at the chance.
This book gives children the opportunity to see what it is like to live with these wonderful creatures up close and personal. The author takes it step by step on what it was like to live among the penguins. She also discusses all the different things she learned while living among the penguins.
Chapter Book (Novel)
Mr. Popper's
Penguins by: Richard
and Florence Atwater
Atwater, Florence and Richard. (1939). Mr. Popper's Penguins. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
Mr. Popper loves following penguins around and watching them on television, until one day he has a penguin delivered to his house by Admiral Drake. Mr. Popper receives this penguin and proceeds to name him Captain Cook; over time Captain Cook becomes extremely ill so the Poppers receive another penguin to keep him company. The two penguins mate and they end up with twelve penguins in all. The Popper's decide their penguins would be great on stage so they make the penguins famous.
I chose this novel for several different reasons. I think this novel is excellent to use with students at the third grade level. This novel is a Newberry Honor classic that has been around for years and years to come.
Atwater, Florence and Richard. (1939). Mr. Popper's Penguins. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
Mr. Popper loves following penguins around and watching them on television, until one day he has a penguin delivered to his house by Admiral Drake. Mr. Popper receives this penguin and proceeds to name him Captain Cook; over time Captain Cook becomes extremely ill so the Poppers receive another penguin to keep him company. The two penguins mate and they end up with twelve penguins in all. The Popper's decide their penguins would be great on stage so they make the penguins famous.
I chose this novel for several different reasons. I think this novel is excellent to use with students at the third grade level. This novel is a Newberry Honor classic that has been around for years and years to come.
Professional Resources
A to Zoo Subject
Access to Children's Picture Books by: Carolyn W. Lima
and John A. Lima
Lima, C.W. and J.A. (1998). A to Zoo Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. New Jersey: R.R. Bowker.
I chose this book because it is an excellent resource for both teachers and librarians. The book provides a list of books by subject areas.
More Books Kids Will Sit For by: Judy Freeman
Freeman, Judy. (1995). More Books Kids Will Sit For. New Jersey: R.R. Bowker.
I chose this book because it is an excellent resource for teachers. The book is a guide to making the most of children's literature. Throughout the book it discusses what teachers should do while looking for read-alouds, how teachers can learn to read with expression, and also a list of annotated read-alouds.
Internet Resources
Lima, C.W. and J.A. (1998). A to Zoo Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. New Jersey: R.R. Bowker.
I chose this book because it is an excellent resource for both teachers and librarians. The book provides a list of books by subject areas.
More Books Kids Will Sit For by: Judy Freeman
Freeman, Judy. (1995). More Books Kids Will Sit For. New Jersey: R.R. Bowker.
I chose this book because it is an excellent resource for teachers. The book is a guide to making the most of children's literature. Throughout the book it discusses what teachers should do while looking for read-alouds, how teachers can learn to read with expression, and also a list of annotated read-alouds.
Internet Resources
http://dcrafts.com/penguinactivities.htm
This web site includes activities for Primary Intermediate grade levels. Includes a wide range of different penguin activities. Also includes penguin food activities.
http://emints.more.net/ethemes/resources/S00000566.html
Learn all about the lives of penguins including their habitats, and their adaptation to the environment. See a live view of penguins from a Web cam and watch penguins swimming and walking.
http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/m/Mr_Popper_s_Penguins_Richard_and_Florence...
Gives a list of different activities to use with your students while reading the book Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.
http://www.pinn.net/~efm/index.html
Visit a 5th Grader's I Like Penguins page for a report, a poem, and some funny drawings.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/encanto/penguins/t-index.htm
Perfectly Penguins is a web quest designed for Kindergarten students but can be used by older primary as well.
This web site includes activities for Primary Intermediate grade levels. Includes a wide range of different penguin activities. Also includes penguin food activities.
http://emints.more.net/ethemes/resources/S00000566.html
Learn all about the lives of penguins including their habitats, and their adaptation to the environment. See a live view of penguins from a Web cam and watch penguins swimming and walking.
http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/m/Mr_Popper_s_Penguins_Richard_and_Florence...
Gives a list of different activities to use with your students while reading the book Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.
http://www.pinn.net/~efm/index.html
Visit a 5th Grader's I Like Penguins page for a report, a poem, and some funny drawings.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/encanto/penguins/t-index.htm
Perfectly Penguins is a web quest designed for Kindergarten students but can be used by older primary as well.