Baby Penguins Love their Mama

Melissa Guion, Melissa Guion

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Philomel Books,U.S.
15 January 2017

Picture books; Animal stories (Children's&YA)

This Amazon Best Book of the Year is the perfect holiday, Valentine's Day-or any day-board book for little hands and flippers! Learn the days of the week and share a hug with a mom you love!

When you're a mama penguin with lots (and lots) of little ones to take care of, the days canmelt together in a blur. Monday- swimming lessons. Tuesday- sliding. Wednesday- waddling. And on and on. Mama loves her babies so much. Do they know, she wonders, just how much?

As it turns out, they do--because they love her just as much! And to show it, they surprise her with a thoughtful gesture of their own on Sunday.

In her companion toBaby Penguins Everywhere!

Melissa Guion offers another adorable book, perfect for teaching the days of the week and for sharing between moms and their little ones.

Praise forBaby Penguins Love Their Mama-

""Guion's . . . illustrations perfectly accompany the text. The babies are full of personality, while the expression on Mama's face ranges from good-natured patience to a look during Saturday squawking that will be familiar to parents and teachers everywhere. Elementary schools and public libraries should add this lovely confection to their collections.""-School Library Journal

"" C ute and heartfelt, it will be much appreciated on Mother's Day. A sweet book with broad appeal.""-Booklist

By: Melissa Guion
Illustrated by: Melissa Guion
Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780399175527
ISBN 10: 0399175520
Pages: 30
Publication Date: 15 January 2017
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

Author-illustrator Melissa Guion(www.melissaguion.com) grew up in West Caldwell, New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland. Her first picture book, Baby Penguins Everywhere!, was selected for The Original Art Show 2012 by the Society of Illustrators. Melissa is also a writer for Tom Tom, the world's only magazine dedicated to female drummers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow Melissa @MelissaGuion.

Reviews for Baby Penguins Love their Mama

A Children's Book of the Month Club Selection! Praise for Baby Penguins Love Their Mama Guion's . . . illustrations perfectly accompany the text. The babies are full of personality, while the expression on Mama's face ranges from good-natured patience to a look during Saturday squawking that will be familiar to parents and teachers everywhere. Elementary schools and public libraries should add this lovely confection to their collections. --School Library Journal [C]ute and heartfelt, it will be much appreciated on Mother's Day. A sweet book with broad appeal. --Booklist