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Age Range
7 - 9
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780545232517
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Magic Tree House: #40 Eve of the Emperor Penguin

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

These early chapter books make history fun, as two children are vividly transported back in time. "An entertaining blend of fact, farce and fantasy."—Booklist

Listen to Mary Pope Osborne on the Reading Inspires! Podcast as she revealed to host Dr. Erin Bailey how a life of adventure, imagination, and a love of words led to one of the most iconic children's book series of all time.

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Age Range
7 - 9
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780545232517
Themes
award winners & favorites
Additional Book Resources

Where Happiness Begins

Written by Eva Eland

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare...

Pre-K - 2nd
17694

Snow Happy

Written by Patricia Hubbell

Waking up to a snow-covered world, children dash outdoors...

“We’re silly-willy laughy, feeling...

Pre-K - 2nd
20198

Rainbow Magic—Princess Fairies: Hope the Happiness Fairy

Written by Daisy Meadows
Hope the Happiness Fairy's magic tiara is missing, and now everyone is gloomy and glum! Can Rachel...
2nd - 3rd
21094

Lost and Found

Written by Oliver Jeffers
A story about the meaning of loneliness and the importance of friendship. When a penguin arrives on...
Pre-K - K
18792

Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Puzzled Penguin

Written by Amelia Cobb
Newest zoo resident Pip is the cutest penguin chick Zoe has ever seen.But there's something strange...
2nd - 4th
15438

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Written by Philip Stead and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Every day, Amos McGee takes the number 5 bus to get to his job at the zoo. He enjoys visiting his animal friends there: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl.
Pre-K - 1st
18512

Penguin Young Readers — Max: Max Has a Fish

Written by Wiley Blevins
Max loves his pet fish, but his fish cannot dance Max’s determination to somehow dance with his fish...
K - 1st
16195

Se Fuerte 365 Dias al Ano (Staying Strong 365 Days a Year)

Written by Demi Lovato
Para la superestrella Demi Lovato la vida ha sido un viaje, una etapa donde ha alcanzado logros...
9th - 12th
20641

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Book 1

Written by Alex T. Smith (author)
Meet Mr. Penguin: adventurer (and penguin)! He has a dashing hat. He has a battered satchel. He has...
K - 3rd
20658

The Fox on the Swing

Written by Evelina Daciutè and Illustrated by Aušra Kiudulaite
Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children’s book. Our story starts...
K - 4th
15980

Grow Happy

Written by Jon Lasser, PhD and and Sage Foster-Lasser and Illustrated by Christopher Lyles

Kiko is a gardener. She takes care of her garden with seeds, soil, water, and sunshine. In Grow...

Pre-K - 3rd
18078

The Magic School Bus Chapter Books: Penguin Puzzle

Written by Joanna Cole
The popular Magic School Bus stories are now offered in a chapter book format, loaded with the same...
2nd - 4th