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Passionate About Penguins

By Owen Davey
Series: About Animals
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In Passionate About Penguins by Owen Davey, young readers are taken on an engaging journey to discover fascinating facts about penguins. This beautifully illustrated book explores the diverse species of penguins, their habitats, behaviour, and the challenges they face in their environments. The author uses vibrant visuals and accessible language to provide an educational and entertaining experience for children.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're fascinated by the charming world of penguins. Its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling may appeal to young readers eager to learn about these flightless birds, their habitats, and their quirky behaviours in an entertaining and educational way.

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Owen Davey's popular non-fiction series continues with a captivating and stunningly illustrated guide to penguins.

Owen Davey's popular non-fiction series continues with a captivating and stunningly illustrated guide to penguins.

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Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too.

Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a metre tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.

Discover these curious creatures in Passionate About Penguins by Owen Davey, an engaging book that will captivate both young and old with its beautiful illustrations and informative content.

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  • Passionate About Penguins
    Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too. Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends,...
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Passionate About Penguins by Owen Davey has been praised for its fun and fact-filled content, complemented by stylish illustrations that captivate young readers. It offers the perfect level of information to fascinate and inspire primary school children to learn more about penguins. The book's stunning illustrations and clear, readable text make it a particular favourite among animal-loving readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838740771

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Owen Davey
  • Illustrated by Owen Davey

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Owen Davey Series: About Animals

About the Author

Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working from Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class Degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including picture books in UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China & Korea. He has also worked for some impressive clients including the New York Times, Microsoft, and Orange.

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