Three Cheers for Tacky by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger Tacky is always being teased by his perfect penguin friends. Will his eccentric ways prove that there is nothing wrong—and just enough right—with being different? This hilarious series following the adventures of one superlative penguin is a modern classic. Format: eBook ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547772493 ISBN-10: 0547772491 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 08/26/1996 Grade Level: P,K,1,2,3 Age Range: 4,5,6,7
About the Book About the Authors Reviews About the Book Tacky is always being teased by his perfect penguin friends. Will his eccentric ways prove that there is nothing wrong—and just enough right—with being different? This hilarious series following the adventures of one superlative penguin is a modern classic. Tacky likes his Hawaiian shirt and spontaneous dance moves, but his fellow penguins find his oddball moves concerning when they interfere with winning the Penguin Cheering Contest. Can Tacky find a way to win that’s all his own? From beloved children’s book author Helen Lester and treasured illustrator Lynn Munsinger, this laugh-out-loud tale about embracing our differences will remind everyone that being different is part of the fun. Subjects Humorous Stories General CRAFTS & HOBBIES Animals/Birds Social Themes/General (see also headings under Family) Social Themes/Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Social Themes/Friendship Related Subjects Birds: Penguin Humorous Stories Social Situations: Feelings & Emotions CRAFTS & HOBBIES Series & Companions Favorite Characters About the Author Helen Lester Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com Lynn Munsinger Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont. Excerpts Reviews "Hip, hip hooray! Tacky's back, along with his proper penguin pals . . . Tacky fans will flip for this title." School Library Journal