"Heave ho! Heave ho!"
The rowing cadence rings out and along come the penguins on their canoe. The captain of the expedition stands at the head of the group, followed by the vice-captain, and the vice-vice captain (carrying a notebook, of course)! No sooner have they docked their canoe on a wild island, when out jumps a hungry lion ready for some chilly snacks. But these penguins are supremely unfazed, continuing on with their exploration. The confused and curious lion follows them to see what's up, joined by python and a host of other dumbfounded predators. Just what are these penguins up to? Saito's flair for storytelling and unexpected twists and turns make for a truly entertaining read.
These books were initially written for first-graders and early readers who are just starting to read longer stories for the first time. But the humor and nonsense in the text and illustrations have made the series popular with readers of all ages. The penguins take on a new "round of duty" in each of the 11 books in the series.
Number of Books in the Series: 11
Author & Country of Origin: Hiroshi Saito, Japan
Format: Box set of Paperbacks
Recommended Age: 4-7 yo (Read Aloud), 6 - 9yo (Independent Reading)
Titles in the Series:
1. Penguin Expedition Team 《今天是探险队》
2. Penguin Firefighter Team《今天是消防队》
3. Penguin Cheerleader Team《今天是啦啦队》
4. Penguin Circus《今天是马戏团》
5. Penguin Patrol《今天是巡逻队》
6. Penguin Musical Band《今天是小乐队》
7. Penguin Detectives 《今天是侦探团》
8. Penguin Postal Service 《今天是快递团》
9. Penguin Observation Group 《今天是观测队》
10. Penguin Choir 《今天是合唱团》
11. Penguin Mountaineers 《今天是登山队》
