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Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved character Penguin celebrates the season in Penguin's Christmas Wish--a charming picture book that's perfect for the holidays. Penguin can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with his family and friends. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Penguin learns to find holiday magic in the most unexpected places. Countless readers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this series with a timeless story of holiday magic and the importance of family and friends. Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Pinecone Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend

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-Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story.- - Kirkus Reviews-Yoon's digital illustrations of Penguin and his pals are as heartwarming as ever . . . Penguin's good-hearted earnestness has won him plenty of admirers, and this holiday tale won't turn them away.- - Booklist-With their rough black outlines and bright colors, Yoon's digital graphics again create a cozy polar environment for the story, which emphasizes creativity, togetherness, and generosity as key elements for a memorable Christmas.- - Publishers Weekly-The noncommercial message and charmingly illustrated characters will surely delight fans of this picture book series.- - School Library Journal-A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance.- - starred review, Booklist on BE A FRIEND-A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship.- - Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND-Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections.- - School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE-The lovable Penguin's chunky persona exudes expressive emotion.- - Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE-Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love.- - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE-A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.- - starred review, Publishers Weekly on FOUND Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story. - Kirkus Reviews Yoon's digital illustrations of Penguin and his pals are as heartwarming as ever . . . Penguin's good-hearted earnestness has won him plenty of admirers, and this holiday tale won't turn them away. - Booklist With their rough black outlines and bright colors, Yoon's digital graphics again create a cozy polar environment for the story, which emphasizes creativity, togetherness, and generosity as key elements for a memorable Christmas. - Publishers Weekly The noncommercial message and charmingly illustrated characters will surely delight fans of this picture book series. - School Library Journal A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. - starred review, Booklist on BE A FRIEND A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. - Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. - School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE The lovable Penguin's chunky persona exudes expressive emotion. - Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. - starred review, Publishers Weekly on FOUND Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story. - Kirkus Reviews Yoon s digital illustrations of Penguin and his pals are as heartwarming as ever . . . Penguin s good-hearted earnestness has won him plenty of admirers, and this holiday tale won t turn them away. - Booklist With their rough black outlines and bright colors, Yoon s digital graphics again create a cozy polar environment for the story, which emphasizes creativity, togetherness, and generosity as key elements for a memorable Christmas. - Publishers Weekly The noncommercial message and charmingly illustrated characters will surely delight fans of this picture book series. - School Library Journal A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. - starred review, Booklist on BE A FRIEND A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. - Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. - School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE The lovable Penguin s chunky persona exudes expressive emotion. - Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. - starred review, Publishers Weekly on FOUND Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story. - Kirkus Reviews A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. - starred review, Booklist on BE A FRIEND A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. - Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. - School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE The lovable Penguin s chunky persona exudes expressive emotion. - Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. - starred review, Publishers Weekly on FOUND

Yoon’s cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. * Booklist on PENGUIN AND PINECONE * Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. * Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN AND PINECONE * Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures. * Horn Book on PENGUIN ON VACATION * Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. * Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE * Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. * School Library Journal on PENGUIN AND PUMPKIN * A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on FOUND *

-Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story.- - Kirkus Reviews-Yoon's digital illustrations of Penguin and his pals are as heartwarming as ever . . . Penguin's good-hearted earnestness has won him plenty of admirers, and this holiday tale won't turn them away.- - Booklist-With their rough black outlines and bright colors, Yoon's digital graphics again create a cozy polar environment for the story, which emphasizes creativity, togetherness, and generosity as key elements for a memorable Christmas.- - Publishers Weekly-The noncommercial message and charmingly illustrated characters will surely delight fans of this picture book series.- - School Library Journal-A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance.- - starred review, Booklist on BE A FRIEND-A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship.- - Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND-Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections.- - School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE-The lovable Penguin's chunky persona exudes expressive emotion.- - Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE-Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love.- - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE-A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.- - starred review, Publishers Weekly on FOUND

Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. * Booklist on PENGUIN AND PINECONE * Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. * Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN AND PINECONE * Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures. * Horn Book on PENGUIN ON VACATION * Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. * Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE * Bright digital art with bold outlines and succinct narration with some dialogue make this story well suited for reading aloud. * School Library Journal on PENGUIN AND PUMPKIN * A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on FOUND *

Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story. - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p> A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. - starred review, <i> Booklist on BE A FRIEND</i></p> A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. - <i>Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND</i></p> Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. - <i>School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE</i></p> The lovable Penguin s chunky persona exudes expressive emotion. - <i>Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE</i></p> Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. - <i>Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE</i></p> A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. - starred review, <i>Publishers Weekly on FOUND</i></p>

Yoon's distinctive illustrations use simple shapes, bold colors, and thick, black outlines to delineate the characters against snowy backgrounds . . . Grandpa's touching words about the meaning of Christmas and Penguin's sweet presents of sticks add depth to this unassuming but satisfying story. - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p> Yoon s digital illustrations of Penguin and his pals are as heartwarming as ever . . . Penguin s good-hearted earnestness has won him plenty of admirers, and this holiday tale won t turn them away. - Booklist</p> With their rough black outlines and bright colors, Yoon s digital graphics again create a cozy polar environment for the story, which emphasizes creativity, togetherness, and generosity as key elements for a memorable Christmas. - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p> The noncommercial message and charmingly illustrated characters will surely delight fans of this picture book series. - <i>School Library Journal</i></p> A sweet, visually striking story of friendship and acceptance. - starred review, <i>Booklist on BE A FRIEND</i></p> A launchpad for discussions of individuality . . . A delightful story about the celebration of individuality and friendship. - <i>Kirkus Reviews on BE A FRIEND</i></p> Yoon manages to create visual dynamism . . . The simple narrative offers an opportunity for prediction and allows for text-to-self connections. - <i>School Library Journal on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE</i></p> The lovable Penguin s chunky persona exudes expressive emotion. - <i>Booklist on PENGUIN'S BIG ADVENTURE</i></p> Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love. - <i>Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE</i></p> A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. - starred review, <i>Publishers Weekly on FOUND</i></p>

Author Information

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 150 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, and Be a Friend, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.com www.facebook.com/PenguinandPinecone

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