A delightful and beautifully illustrated celebration of the world’s most adored bird. Written by Peter Fretwell, a leading researcher at the British Antarctic Survey, and illustrated by Lisa Fretwell, The Penguin Book of Penguins dives deep into the lives of these captivating creatures.
There’s something undeniably magnetic about penguins—whether it’s their endearing waddle, their dapper black-and-white plumage, or their stoic charm in the harshest of climates. Beloved around the world, penguins spark joy and fascination—but they also offer surprising insights into the planet we share.
Peter Fretwell introduces us to eighteen unique penguin species, exploring their evolution, behavior, habitats, and complex relationship with humans. Along the way, readers encounter remarkable facts—from emperor penguins diving deeper than any other bird, to the true tale of Sir Nils Olav III, a king penguin knighted and promoted by the Norwegian Army.
Through vivid anecdotes, personal encounters, and even a few penguin jokes and emojis, this is a book that celebrates the joy of penguins—and reveals why they matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world.
A delightful and beautifully illustrated celebration of the world’s most adored bird. Written by Peter Fretwell, a leading researcher at the British Antarctic Survey, and illustrated by Lisa Fretwell, The Penguin Book of Penguins dives deep into the lives of these captivating creatures.
There’s something undeniably magnetic about penguins—whether it’s their endearing waddle, their dapper black-and-white plumage, or their stoic charm in the harshest of climates. Beloved around the world, penguins spark joy and fascination—but they also offer surprising insights into the planet we share.
Peter Fretwell introduces us to eighteen unique penguin species, exploring their evolution, behavior, habitats, and complex relationship with humans. Along the way, readers encounter remarkable facts—from emperor penguins diving deeper than any other bird, to the true tale of Sir Nils Olav III, a king penguin knighted and promoted by the Norwegian Army.
Through vivid anecdotes, personal encounters, and even a few penguin jokes and emojis, this is a book that celebrates the joy of penguins—and reveals why they matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world.
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