Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - Paperback

by Julia Donaldson (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, now in paperback.

Excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins. However, the world is a very big place for a little gentoo penguin and enthusiastic Jonty swims... in the wrong direction! Join Jonty Gentoo on a pole-to-pole adventure as he meets new friends and -- finally -- finds his way home.

Written in Julia Donaldson's unparalleled rhyme and illustrated with Axel Scheffler's witty pictures, Jonty Gentoo has humor, heart, and a plucky penguin hero that young readers will find irresistible.

Author Biography

Dame Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written, including The Gruffalo and Stick Man. She also writes songs, plays, and novels, and regularly performs her stories to children around the world. A highly praised UK Children's Laureate, Julia was honored with a Damehood in recognition of her services to literature.
Axel Scheffler is one of the most celebrated illustrators in the world. Axel's work is exhibited internationally and he has received many awards for his witty, humorous pictures. Axel has created many illustrations in support of wildlife, literacy, and refugee charities. Axel lives in the United Kingdom.