Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures Of A Penguin by Julia Donaldson - Ages 3-6 - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780702329432. Publisher: Alison Green Books (Scholastic). Age Range: Ages 3-6. Overview:. Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures Of A Penguin is a stand-alone picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the beloved duo behind The Gruffalo. This charming rhyming tale follows a plucky gentoo penguin who slips out of the zoo one night, determined to find his true home at the South Pole, only to swim the wrong way and end up on a hilarious pole-to-pole adventure. A gorgeous, gift-ready hardback celebrating bravery, friendship and finding where you belong, it became an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller and won the 2025 British Book Award for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year.. About the Book:. Jonty Gentoo delivers a complete, self-contained journey blending playful, singable verse with vivid, cinematic artwork. Excited by tales of the South Pole from his aunts, young Jonty sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins, but the world proves far bigger than expected and enthusiastic Jonty swims off in entirely the wrong direction, ending up at the North Pole before his adventure finally leads him home. Donaldson's rhythmic text invites lively read-aloud sessions, while Scheffler's expressive illustrations invite children to linger over oceans, ice fields and a parade of wildlife, including seals, polar bears and plenty of penguins. The narrative keeps a buoyant tempo while gently exploring br...