The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out
Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard
A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson.
Otto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment’s notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do – by looking after each other. A perfect story for animal lovers young and old, filled with tenderness and love combined with a subtle humour. Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition of The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Reviews
I like it because the penguin helps to look after some eggs and he’s really helpful.
Baroness Rapunzel Taramasalata 20.02.2025
My favourite character was Otto.
Baroness Wanda Rollercoaster 06.08.2024
It wasn’t that good. Even though I love penguins.
Captain Bunny Luther 16.07.2024
It was interesting and funny
Inspector Augustus Sofa 09.07.2024
My favourite character was Otto the penguin because he learnt lots of new things.
Coach Daffodil Squirrel 08.06.2024
Loved it because it's got penguins
Queen Fenella Waterfall 04.01.2024
It was amazing book. I liked the part when Otto started how to swim and catch fuses , started to teach other babies.
Officer Aphrodite Armchair 30.12.2023
I liked Otto and Claudius telling him lots of facts.
Captain Aspidistra Buffalo 22.12.2023
Great book
Master Pluto Eragon 08.09.2023
I also learnt about this at school but the little penguin was scared because he had to be looked after by loads of other penguins because he's an Emperor penguin. I like this book because Otto is very funny and he has to look after all of the other chicks because he's a 'first chick'.
Coach Daisy Lavalamp 09.08.2023
I wish I was a penguin because it was so fun in the last chapter when they jumped on to the cliff.
Chief Ice-T Bojangles 01.08.2023
I thought it was great. I liked Leo and Otto more because they are honest. The chapter where it was true was ''Penguin Take Care of Each Other''. I would recommend it to someone else.
Coach Tulip Armadillo 23.07.2023
The penguin is nice.
King Dragon Rollercoaster 19.08.2022
It is fun. I would recommend it to my best friends.
Baroness Pinky Bouncy-castle 04.08.2022
Super.
Coach Sandwich Racoon 29.07.2022
I thought this book was a brilliant book to read to children who are growing up, because it teaches them about changes, so I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is growing up a lot recently and having body changes, which is one reason I really liked the book. Another thing I liked was how Otto took it as his responsibility to look after his huddle and managed without Claudius. I loved the friendship in this book as Otto makes lots of new friends after he makes his first friend. About the friendship it was lovely to read about Otto going up to Pup and making a friend that was a different species of animal to him. It was nice how Otto and Josie spoke to each other about growing up and their huddles. Otto is my favourite character, as he makes so many new friends and starts liking everyone (he even gets used to having aunties and uncles!). Otto is my favourite character, because of what I have just mentioned and I think everyone in the story was really proud of him, especially Claudius, if he saw what Otto had done after he'd left. This book isn't an adventure book that is packed full of action, but it is still an excellent book about animals growing up, so I would also recommend it to more than just children growing up quickly. I think it is an original classic book that many, many children would enjoy reading. Happy reading, everyone!
Marshal Bubbles Rubber-duck 27.07.2022
Star Reviewer
I loved this book it was heart warming. I learnt a lot about Emperor Penguins and I loved the journey of Otto, of what he had to do to survive, from a penguin chick to a fully grown penguin. The illustrations are beautiful and the penguins are very cute!
Officer Esmerelda Tyrannosaurus 23.07.2022
cute
Anonymous 18.07.2022
Nice how the penguins looked after each other. Would recommend.
Senorita Morgana Gooseberry 12.01.2022
I liked Otto because he is a cute penguin. When he was grown up he could slide on his tummy on the ice and I liked that. I think other people should read this book.
Fairy Tuesday Arlington 12.12.2021
