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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780702329432
Publisher: Alison Green Books (Scholastic)
Age Range: Ages 3-6
Overview:
Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures Of A Penguin is a stand-alone picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the beloved duo behind The Gruffalo. This charming rhyming tale follows a plucky gentoo penguin who slips out of the zoo one night, determined to find his true home at the South Pole, only to swim the wrong way and end up on a hilarious pole-to-pole adventure. A gorgeous, gift-ready hardback celebrating bravery, friendship and finding where you belong, it became an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller and won the 2025 British Book Award for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year.
About the Book:
Jonty Gentoo delivers a complete, self-contained journey blending playful, singable verse with vivid, cinematic artwork. Excited by tales of the South Pole from his aunts, young Jonty sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins, but the world proves far bigger than expected and enthusiastic Jonty swims off in entirely the wrong direction, ending up at the North Pole before his adventure finally leads him home. Donaldson's rhythmic text invites lively read-aloud sessions, while Scheffler's expressive illustrations invite children to linger over oceans, ice fields and a parade of wildlife, including seals, polar bears and plenty of penguins. The narrative keeps a buoyant tempo while gently exploring bravery, resilience and belonging. Young readers will enjoy spotting tiny details on every page, from distant auroras to curious animal cameos. At 40 pages, this hardback comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket, making it a lasting, premium gift for any child's bookshelf, and a natural next read for families who already treasure The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm.
- Official UK Number One Children's Bestseller and 2025 British Book Award winner.
- Premium hardback edition with a beautifully foiled dust jacket, perfect for gifting.
- Rhythmic, read-aloud friendly text by Julia Donaldson paired with Axel Scheffler's charming illustrations.
- From the celebrated author-illustrator team behind The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm.
- A warm story of bravery, friendship and finding your place in the world.
- Ideal for children aged 3-6, and a lovely addition to any home or classroom library.
About the Author:
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler form one of children's publishing's most beloved collaborations. Together they have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm, many of which have been adapted into animated films. Donaldson's witty, singable verse combined with Scheffler's warm, expressive artwork creates accessible stories that resonate with preschoolers and early readers alike. Their work is celebrated for sparking imagination, encouraging curiosity about the natural world, and inviting families to share memorable reading moments together.
Why You'll Love This Book:
A heartwarming, rhyming adventure bursting with bravery, friendship and belonging, wrapped in a beautiful gift-ready hardback that's perfect for building a child's personal library.
Please Note: Please note the ISBN and cover shown reflect the UK edition of this book.
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