Jonty Gentoo Early Reader

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of theYear: 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 Times  Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetimein this accessible early-reader format, from superstar authorand illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerJonty 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)This early reader edition has extra-clear font and layoutmaking it acessible for those gaining confidence inreadingPerfect 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.