The King Penguin
  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593324417
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

The King Penguin

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King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him—as long as they don’t eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder

King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him—as long as they don’t eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder

Percival the King Penguin doesn’t think he’s asking for too much when he makes all the rules—he is a king after all. But he’s tired of the other penguins protesting, so he’s off to find subjects who are more obedient and supportive.

But it won't be the seals.

Or the whales.

And definitely not the rude sardines.

As Percival gets chased away by every new group of potential subjects, he’ll have to learn how to put his best flipper forward and live in a community, not a kingdom.
  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593324417
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for The King Penguin

Praise for The Stack

* "Using shifting perspective in the illustrations to emphasize just how high Luna has to climb, the colorful artwork captures the creativity and movement of her tossing funny, unexpected objects onto the stack. The text and art take on a momentum and direction, moving readers along, up, and down, and all around." —School Library Journal, starred review

"This fanciful picture book has a charming nighttime setting made of intricate mixed-media art, and Roeder’s night sky is resplendent with multi-colored stars and a glowing crescent moon. Rhyming verse gives this story a lulling, peaceful effect, but viewers will have a lot to watch for in background details."  —BCCB

"Roeder’s mixed-media art combines a miniaturist’s precision with a playful sense of scale and perspective. Readers can fully appreciate every item Luna employs to reach her goal, and see how her achievement stacks up against her diminutive, footed-pajama stature." —Publishers Weekly


Praise for The Box Turtle
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"In Roeder's skillful hands, the little box turtle offers an inarguable message about the power of friendship and the importance of working with what one has." —Publishers Weekly

"A sweet, affirming message brings things together in the end." —Booklist

"Shelled or not, though, Terrance is an appealing figure, with gentle lines, a soft green color, and a cute little booty." —BCCB

"Supports social-emotional learning with confidence building through awareness of the character's uniqueness and ability to think 'out of the box.'" —School Library Journal