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Puffin and Penguin

Puffin and Penguin

Helaine Becker (Author) See More (3)
Kevin Sylvester (Illustrator) See More (4)
JUVENILE FICTION
Comics & Graphic Novels | Social Themes
Humorous , New Experience , Friendship
Kids Can Press
2 - 3
6 - 9
2025 Spring
Graphic Novels
AmazonIndigo
Hardback
9781525306549
$18.99 CAD
English
10/01/2024
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Description

For fans of Owly and Unicorn and Yeti, a delightfully funny graphic novel from bestselling creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester. On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy - Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as King Midas in the school play. Puffin realizes he's on his own when it comes to making friends - and what better way than joining the stage crew? When a blackout threatens the play's opening night, it's up to Puffin to save the day! This early graphic novel from bestselling and award-winning creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester is sure to win the hearts of emerging readers with its lighthearted humor, schoolyard drama and endearing lead characters.
Kevin Sylvester Helaine Becker

Author Bio

Helaine Becker is the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children, both nonfiction and fiction. She is the two-time winner of the Lane Anderson Award for science writing for children, as well as the Youth Book Award (Science Writers & Communicators of Canada (SWCC)) and the Libris Award for Picture Book of the Year Award (Canadian Booksellers Association). Two of her numerous math- and science-related books focus specifically on technology and robotics: Zoobots: Wild Robots Inspired by Real Animals and Hubots: Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans. Helaine’s books have been translated into 14 languages, and she is a frequent speaker at schools, universities and conferences.

KEVIN SYLVESTER is the author/illustrator of more than thirty books, including the award-winning Apartment 713, the MiNRS trilogy, the Neil Flambé Capers, The Almost Epic Squad: Mucus Mayhem, and the Hockey Super Six series. Sylvester has won awards from across Canada, among them the Silver Birch Award and the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award. He co-wrote, with Basil Sylvester, the Governor General’s Award–shortlisted The Fabulous Zed Watson! and The Night of the Living Zed. Kevin Sylvester lives in Toronto.

Prizes

  • Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel List, Missouri Association of School Libraries (MASL)Joint winner 2025

Review Quotes

A great graphic novel for early readers ... filled with bird jokes and new school drama ... the illustrations contribute to the quirky humor and cute factor and perfectly reflect the writing.  — School Library Journal
... panels are bright, fetching, and easy to follow ... readers will love the relatability of the animal characters (and their frequent bird jokes).—Children's Literature  — Children's Literature
Overall, Puffin and Penguin is a cute and endearing tale of making new friends in a new environment.  — CM Magazine

Biographical note

Helaine Becker is the bestselling author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including Counting on Katherine, A Porcupine in a Pine Tree and Emmy Noether. She is a two-time recipient of the Lane Anderson Award and a winner of both the Silver Birch Award and the Red Cedar Award. Helaine lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
Kevin Sylvester is an award-winning author, illustrator and broadcaster. Best known for the MiNRS trilogy and the Neil Flambé series, he is the creator of over 30 children's books, including picture books, middle-grade novels and nonfiction books. Kevin lives in Toronto, Ontario.