Georgia Children's Book Award
2015 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
From "New York Times" bestselling author Toni Buzzeo and Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Small, comes a cool tale about an unlikely friendship.
On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight-laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin, not a real one... Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale a kid-pleaser from start to finish.
On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight-laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin, not a real one... Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale a kid-pleaser from start to finish.
Awards
Golden Sower Award
2015 · Primary · Nominee
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
2014 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2014 · Picture · Nominee
Monarch Award
2014 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2014 · Picture Book · Nominee
Red Clover Award
2014 · Picture Book · Nominee
Show Me Readers Award
2014 · Grades 1-3 · Nominee
Buckaroo Book Award
2013 · Children's · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2013 · Picture Book · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2013 · Primary · Nominee
Caldecott Medal
2013 · Picture Book · Honor Book
Junior Library Guild
2012 · Selection
