When Grandad Was a Penguin

Subjects

Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair

Average rating

5 out 5

Last time I went to see Grandad, he seemed a little different.

What do you do when your Grandad starts acting VERY much like a penguin? Find out in this brilliantly funny and heartwarming story from talented author and illustrator, Morag Hood. Boys and girls alike will love the witty, sweet and brilliantly surreal depiction of everyday settings and situations in this fish-out-of-water story with a difference.

When Grandad was a Penguin is perfect for sharing with children (and grandads) young and old.

Morag Hood’s artwork is gorgeously bold and stylish and her illustrative talent and keen eye for design won her a place as runner up in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration. Since graduating she has created such brilliant books as Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, I Am Bat and The Steves.

I have read this book

I liked it because it was funny. The best bit was when the penguin put his head in the goldfish bowl.

Madam Lacey Supermarket 15.08.2024

The penguin was sitting on the sofa and that was so funny. I liked the bit when he went in the flamingo enclosure. I read this book with mummy and grandad. It made me feel really happy.

Lieutenant Neptune Owl 25.07.2024

I like reading this book. The penguin does some funny things such as talking about fishing and wearing grandad’s trousers. I like how she gets grandad back at the end.

General Rapunzel Hoverboard 01.01.2024

It's funny because his clothes don't fit because he's a penguin and he slips into the toilet.

Empress Panther Wheeliebin 18.08.2023

It was funny because the child thought the penguin was the grandad but it wasn't the child's grandad was in the zoo

Baroness Flopsy Sunshine 13.08.2023

A very nice book.

Madam Phoenix Bobble-hat 30.06.2023

This book made me laugh

Dona Flossy Bertrand 16.08.2022

I really like this story because grandad and the penguin swapped over, then at the end grandad swapped with a flamingo. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes funny surprises.

Princess Cynthia Taramasalata 15.08.2022