The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship

by Shannon Earle

Book Overview

A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful true story about the power of friendship.

When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu Jo?o saves the penguin's life. Soon man and penguin are friends, and Dindim the penguin won't return to the wild. At last Dindim swims away, only to return four months later! For seven years, Dindim the penguin lived with Seu Jo?o in Brazil for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623541662
• ISBN13: 9781623541668
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2