Ella and Penguin : a perfect match

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Title:

Ella and Penguin : a perfect match

Alternate title:

Perfect match

Author:

Maynor, Megan, author.

Bonnet, Rosalinde, illustrator.

Summary:

Ella and Penguin are best friends. So it only makes sense that they like all the same things. But Ella loves tutus. Penguin does not. Ella loves finger painting. Penguin does not. Oh no! They don't match! They must not be friends after all. Then again, maybe Ella and Penguin don't need to like all the same things to love being friends.

Audience:

Ages 4-8.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Best friends -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Penguins -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Bonnet, Rosalinde,

Publisher:

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9780062330895

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2017]

Call Number:

P MAYNOR

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003236950	Picture Books	MAYNOR	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

An irresistible follow-up to Ella and Penguin Stick Together!

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 1-Ella wants her best friend, Penguin, to like everything she likes. The child thinks that friends should match in every way. However, when Penguin wears a tutu that's just like Ella's, he does not feel comfortable. When Penguin eats peppermint treats, just like Ella, he ends up spitting them out because they are so strong. When Penguin tries to finger paint, just like Ella, he can't bring himself to dip his fingers in the cup. As Ella dabs and dashes, swooshes and swishes, Penguin gets more and more upset. Finally, he admits that he doesn't share Ella's preferences, and the two conclude that they cannot continue their friendship. After shedding some tears, they come to the realization that friends do not have to be alike in all ways. The characters' emotions are portrayed through simple, expressive watercolors. Visibly joyful, Ella and Penguin revel in their differences. VERDICT A sweet, age-appropriate exploration of sharing, celebrating differences, and creating meaningful friendships.-Susan Small, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.