Passionate About Penguins

Description

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.

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.

A fun, fact-filled and stylishly illustrated guide to these unique and wonderful birds -- Anna Claybourne, author of Animal Atlas Praise for the series: 'An absolute wonder ... with just the right level of information for primary school kids to be truly fascinated and inspired to find out more. Highly recommended.' * Booktrust * The gold standard of specialist animal books for younger readers, parents and children alike will be gasping in awe as they dive in and explore this fabulous series -- Wrd Magazine, Issue 31 Autumn/Winter Owen Davey returns with another excellently informative and entertaining book about animals. -- @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram [Owen's series] would make perfect gifts for a child (or adult) with a special interest in a particular animal, or to build up a whole collection. * @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram * Imbued with Owen Davy's gentle humour, and with a wealth of his signature style illustrations that make each page opening a treat, this fact-packed book is another must have for wild animal lovers, budding zoologists and classroom collections. * Red Reading Hub * There are many fascinating facts about penguins to discover in this book, we learnt lots of new things and enjoyed the beautiful illustrations too. * @ourbookdays on Instagram * Vivid colours and beautiful illustrations flood the pages throughout and support a vast range of useful information. * Comics in Class * The distinctive, striking design combines incredible illustrations that make use of geometric shapes and blocks of colour, with a wealth of information, carefully curated so as not to overwhelm the reader. * @mrsbrownsbookbox on Instagram * Filled with intriguing facts and stylish illustrations, this is a fascinating exploration of the world of penguins for young wildlife enthusiasts. * @paper.ren on Instagram * The illustrations are highly engaging * @thepicturebookconsultant on Instagram * The balance of fascinating, factual information and captivating illustrative detail, in bold colour choices, is super engaging and ideal for youngsters and keen animal lovers dipping into non-fiction. * @raising_bookworms on Instagram * Owen writes in such a clear and engaging way and you just find yourself lost amongst the world of ice and snow as you read about these fascinating animals. * @teenyreaders on Instagram * Owen Davey's books continue to be an absolute must to learn lots about the animals around us * The Reader Teacher * The illustrations are colourful and engaging, adding to the pleasure of immersing yourself into the world of penguins * Through The Bookshelf * This vividly illustrated book is incredibly eye-catching. -- @Thelittleliterarysociety on Instagram The illustrations are stunning (as always!) - we love every detail from the vibrant colours, varied page layouts (with clear, easy-to-read text), to the endpapers and the beautiful cover. * @littleibraryowl on Instagram * The artwork in this book is gorgeous. Owen Davey has such a distinct style and each page is a feast for the eyes. * @mrs_w_loves_reading on Instagram * With an important message about conservation at the end of the book, I have to say it was a total pleasure to behold. * @the.kids.books.curator on Instagram * Not only does it cover every detail of this loveable species, but the graphic illustrations are so vibrant, bold and engaging that it keeps eyes moving around the page. * @kidsbookstolife on Instagram * A series I adore. * @jeansthoughts on Instagram * A great asset to our new library * @tlander93 on Twitter * I never tire of Davey's gorgeous illustrations. His graphic design background is evident and always so appealing. * @littlecubliteracy on Instagram * A must for all wildlife lovers * BookBound blog * There is a fantastic section at the back about the conservation of penguins and our world and what can be done (.) informative and motivational with a very powerful message. -- @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram Here you will find everything you could possibly want to know about penguins and MORE in this gorgeous, stunning, jam packed delight. -- @books.on.a.piano on Instagram Vibrant informational title -- @thekidlitmama on Instagram Perfect for any future environmentalists or nature lovers. This book is just glorious. The colour palette, the art work, it's all sublime and this is definitely my favourite of the series so far. -- @sharing.the.shelf on Instagram As well as being packed full of wonderful information, the design of this book is incredible. It's sleek, stylish, and has a stunning colour palette. -- @literate.littles on Instagram