Winner of the 2025 British Book Award forBook of the Year: Children's Illustrated"Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about findingyour place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine"A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect thatreading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic."- The I"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennonand McCartney of children's publishing."- Sunday TimesJoin a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime,in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author andillustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his truehome at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazingadventure, all the way to Antarctica(with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way,in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding yourplace in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children'sBestseller (17 Sept 2024) Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypageFantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of detailsto spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lotsof penguins!This hardback edition comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket,making it the perfect lifetime gift for any child's libraryJulia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favouritessuch as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zogand Superworm - all of which have been made intoanimated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award forBook of the Year: Children's Illustrated"Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about findingyour place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine"A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect thatreading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic."- The I"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennonand McCartney of children's publishing."- Sunday TimesJoin a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime,in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author andillustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his truehome at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazingadventure, all the way to Antarctica(with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way,in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding yourplace in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children'sBestseller (17 Sept 2024) Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypageFantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of detailsto spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lotsof penguins!This hardback edition comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket,making it the perfect lifetime gift for any child's libraryJulia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favouritessuch as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zogand Superworm - all of which have been made intoanimated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award forBook of the Year: Children's Illustrated"Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about findingyour place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine"A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect thatreading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic."- The I"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennonand McCartney of children's publishing."- Sunday TimesJoin a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime,in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author andillustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his truehome at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazingadventure, all the way to Antarctica(with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way,in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding yourplace in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children'sBestseller (17 Sept 2024) Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypageFantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of detailsto spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lotsof penguins!This hardback edition comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket,making it the perfect lifetime gift for any child's libraryJulia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favouritessuch as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zogand Superworm - all of which have been made intoanimated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.