Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of theYear: Children's Illustrated“Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message aboutfinding your place in the world.” - Good HousekeepingMagazine“A captivating story written in rhyme so perfectthat reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instantclassic.” - The I“Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are theLennon and McCartney of children's publishing.” - SundayTimesJoin 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!Julia 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.The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artistsincluding Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing ReginaldRake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) asBetty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) asHarry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda)as the Narrator.
