Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise

By David Gavril and David Gavni

Penelope Nuthatch receives a letter from her friend Luther Crow promising an unforgettable surprise outing. She assumes Luther is taking her to see the 'unforgettable' Swan Lake. She waits excitedly for her glamorous day with Luther. Unfortunately for Penelope, her surprise is a trip to the water park.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810957620
• ISBN13: 9780810957626
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Penelope Nuthatch and the Big Surprise

While Penelope Nuthatch imagines spending a wonderful day with her friend, his surprise initially disappoints her. Readers or listeners will cheer as she decides to have fun and not disappoint her friend. Gavril's wonderfully funny story and fine illustrations that tell the story as well will have children clamoring to have the story read again and again. For Hector and the Noisy Neighbor fans, look for Hector to appear in one of the scenes. Remember Hector love to read.

Grrreat!!

I purchased this book because I love the author's previous book, 'Hector and the Noisy Neighbor' which my 4 year old also loves. Penelope is a great character and the lesson of going with the flow after a disappointment is one even adults can learn from. My son wanted to read the book over and over when we first bought it. There are subtle jokes to keep parents entertained as well. Sometimes, I find myself reading the book when my son is not around! The illustrations are also very clever; my son loved Penelope's costume changes. If you look carefully you'll see some characters in the background from the 'Hector' book. I think anyone would enjoy it.