The Penguin Series

By Salina Yoon

A curious penguin discovers friendship, courage and joy through gentle adventures in a changing world.

heartwarming · charming · touching

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.5, from 6 readers

What is The Penguin series by Salina Yoon about?

Written between 2012 and 2022, Salina Yoon’s Penguin series follows a curious young penguin through a progression of gentle adventures. From forming an unlikely friendship with Pinecone and discovering fun beyond the snow, Penguin searches for love, faces unfamiliar places, celebrates Christmas and helps a new friend find her way home. These warm, simply told picture books suit preschool children who enjoy animal characters, friendship stories and bright illustrations. Mild separation, loneliness and moments of uncertainty may need reassurance for sensitive readers.

Genres

Friendship/Family Animals

About the author

Salina Yoon is a talented author and illustrator who creates fun and heart-warming books for children. She is well known for her colourful picture books, including the popular 'Penguin' and 'Bear' series. Salina loves to use bright colours and simple shapes to tell lovely stories that help children learn about friendship and kindness.

All the books in The Penguin series

Penguin and Pinecone

by Salina Yoon

A snowy friendship leads Penguin towards a surprising secret hidden in the warm forest.

Penguin on Holiday

by Salina Yoon

Penguin’s snowy skills fail on the beach—until a surprising new friend shows him why.

Penguin in Love

by Salina Yoon

A lonely mitten leads Penguin to a knitter, but can their yarn survive the blizzard?

Penguin and Pumpkin

by Salina Yoon

Penguin leaves the snow behind—but what colourful surprise can he bring Pumpkin?

Penguin's Big Adventure

by Salina Yoon

Penguin reaches the North Pole—but what, or who, is waiting beyond the ice?

Penguin's Christmas Wish

by Salina Yoon

When a blizzard ruins Christmas, Penguin discovers an unexpected kind of magic.

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