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New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers
There once was a boy. . . and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.
But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all. . .
'An uplifting story. . . pictures of such spare beauty. . . suffused with a dreamlike quality.' Independent Online
'Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship. . . illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression. . . and body language.' Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
'One of the most perfect stories in recent years featuring. . . one of the best conclusions in all of children's fiction. I can't wait until my nephew is old enough to read this with me, but until then, I'm more than happy to read it to myself. A minor masterpiece and one which will remain with you forever.' Bury Free Press
'Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It's a wonderful picture book.' Publishing News
'My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.' Irish Independent
