Passionate about Penguins - (About Animals) by Owen Davey (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? Dive into this illustrated guide to our feathered friends, full of facts on penguins and the many places they live!" --Provided by publisher

Book Synopsis

Owen Davey's popular non-fiction series continues with a lushly illustrated guide to penguins from the Antarctic to tropical climates like beaches, and coastal forests.

"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons."
--STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal

"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy."
--The Tiny Activist

Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.

Take a plunge into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a meter tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.

Those familar with National Geographic Kids books and the other Owen Davey books in the series including Bonkers About Beetles and Fanatical About Frogs will enjoy our newest fact-filled animal encyclopedia on pop culture's favorite bird, and our favorite winter animal!

Review Quotes

Selected for the CBC's 2022 August Hot Off The Press Reading List

"Stunning illustrations and clear readable text combine to make this large format book about all types of penguins a sure hit with animal-loving patrons."
--STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal

"Enough penguin facts to keep even David Attenborough busy."
--The Tiny Activist

"I never tire of Davey's gorgeous illustrations. His graphic design background is evident and always so appealing! You don't want to miss any of the titles in this incredible nonfiction series!"
--Little Cub Literacy

About the Author

Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working from Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class Degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including picture books in UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China & Korea. He has also worked for some impressive clients including the New York Times, Microsoft, and Orange.