Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Mr. Popper's Penguins
Book Review: A Book Review
Summary: 5 Stars
My book was about a man who was named Mr. Popper. He was a house painter. He had two children named Janie and Bill. He and his family lived at 432 Proudfoot Avenue. He likes to read books about the Arctic, Antarctica, North Pole, and South Pole. Whenever there was a book in the library about these areas he was the first one to borrow the books.
He has always wanted to travel to the arctics. He loved to read about the messages of Admiral Drake that were in the library books. Then, one day the postman came and rang the bell. Finally, some one came and the post man asked," Do the Popper's live here?" They answered yes. You have a package. The package was from Antarctica. It had a penguin in it. Mr. Popper named the penguin Captain Cook.
Then one day, Captain Cook got sick. He got sick because he needed a friend. He was homesick for all his brothers and sisters. Mr. Popper called Antarctica and asked for them to send them another penguin.
One day, another penguin arrived. The Poppers named the penguin Greta. The Poppers wrote the penguins names on the their backs because the penguins looked alike. The Poppers painted the names of the penguins with white paint. The Poppers could tell them apart. Finally, Captain Cook was happy again.
I would tell people about this book if they liked animals, if they have pets, and if they enjoy being cold and in the snow. People who like to read things that are funny and people who have a big imagination would like this book. The fourth, fifth, and sixth graders would love it. I think the girls would like it the most.
My favorite part was when Captain Cook got happy because he had a friend. Then, he felt good again and his family did too. They all became happy when Greta came. That was my favorite part.
Book Review: A Childrens' Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I was introduced to this book in 4th grade when my teacher read it to my class. I liked the book so much I got a copy for myself but somewhere along the way I lost it or gave it away. A few years ago, I found it online and decided to buy it.
This is a truly unique story that almost any child will love. After all, who wouldn't want a family of penguins living in their basement?
Book Review: A Classic Comedy!
Summary: 5 Stars
For a book that has been around for so long, this is a classic that will never lose its humor. I read this to my fourth grade class every year, and they love it! Keep this one in your home libraries - a great read aloud at bedtime for younger children, or an excellent winter book to read with a cup of hot chocolate for older kids. Enjoy!Book Review: A Classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book five times now with 3rd graders. For some reason, I always dread rereading it. But then, during the story, I get back into it. Some stories are like that I guess. Some are Re-readers and some are not.
A few things I somehow forget between readings I would like to write here and hopefully remember for next time:
1. Mr and Mrs. Popper live in Stillwater! They also visit Minneapolis. A study of major cities and states would not be entirely out of place paired with this book. The penguins visit Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee and New York. I asked the students what states these cities were in as we read, and I did not get a lot of correct guesses.
2. The book is filled with fabulous alliteration! Making note of this early on gets the kids looking for it as we read and cements the concept for them. Popper's Performing Penguins
3. This time through, I paused when the penguins made noises: "gook!" and "ork!" were some of the more common ones. On cue, the students would make the sounds. It really kept them on track following along, and they seemed to really enjoy attempting the sounds in various intonations. (How does a penguin ask a question said as "ork?" versus making an exclamation of "ork!")
4. A few years ago, I attempted to read the entire book as though it were "Mr. W's Penguins." Each time it read the word Popper, I substituted my last name. Well, I ended up forgetting fairly regularly, and the kids were more concerned with reminding me than with comprehending the story. I guess they were paying attention at least.
A great book for book club; not a lot of deep, high level themes to pore over. A good 3rd grade starter book, perhaps.
Book Review: A DELIGHT for children without the trash of today.
Summary: 5 Stars
As a teacher I detest the goosebump trash reading! However, Poppers provides funny, fun reading that will delight all readers without trashing their minds!