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Author: Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Jose Aruego & Ariane Dewey
Grades: PreK - 3
Lexile®: n/a
Guided Reading Level: M
Release Date: 2000
Themes: Families, Poetry, Music |
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Celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song, with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds. DVD version features chapter breaks, easy-to-use menu, optional English subtitles and on-screen Learning Guides, and includes additional iconographic version featuring the poems read by the author, Judy Sierra.
Reviews:
School Library Journal: "...exceptional production...cleverly animated. The entire production is turned into a musical extravaganza, with each poem set to original music. It deserves a place in every library."
AudioFile: "...extravagant rhymes and goofball lyrics, and the dead-on parodies of Broadway show tunes, the Beach Boys, and We-Are-the-World-style choral anthems (including a terrific Bob Dylan imitation) tickle the fancy and never fail to lift the spirits.
Booklist: "Filled with facts about penguin lives and habits, this is a rare educational treat - equally informative and fun!" Booklist Top 10 Poetry Videos
Parenting: “Children can jam to songs and later chill out as the author reads the poems.”
Publishers Weekly: “With winter still lingering, a listen to this CD may be in order… contains jaunty songs from the video… as well as Sierra’s narration of the poems.”
Booklist: “The talented performers add fun and whimsy to each selection…. Ideal for pleasure listening or to supplement classroom units on poetry or penguins.”
ALA Notable Video Committee: “Playful penguins slip and slide and dive and jive to original musical tempos in Judy Sierra's delightful collection of poems... Each poem is enhanced by charmingly animated interpretations....”
Creative Classroom: “…original music that will keep toes tapping while teaching about the life cycle and behaviors of penguins and exploring life in Antarctica.”
Horn Book: “Unlike some poets, (author) Sierra is a natural performer; her voice is lively, enthusiastic, and highly expressive….”
School Library Journal: "Judy Sierra's delightful book of penguin poetry receives royal treatment in this exceptional production...turned into a musical extravaganza, with each poem set to original music. Not to be missed is 'Be My Penguin' turned into a 1950s-style love song."
Awards:
Film Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video; ALA Notable Video; Gold Award, Worldfest-Flagstaff
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