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Penguin and Pinecone
by
Salina Yoon (Goodreads Author)
When curious Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something extraordinary!
Hardcover, 36 pages
Published
October 2nd 2012
by Walker Childrens
(first published October 1st 2012)
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I really liked this book. I liked it so much I ended up buying it and may use it for my literacy lesson. This penguin was so genuine and not to mention cute! He really cared about the pinecone. He cared about it so much he took it all the way back to the forest. This book shows generosity and friendship. I loved the illustrations of this book as well. There's something about the colors of this book and the drawings that I am attracted to.
Learning Experience: Sometimes what's best for us isn't be...more
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Summary: "Penguin and Pinecone" is a story of friendship and love written by Salina Yoon. There is a Penguin who happens to find a Pinecone in the snow that becomes his best friend. Even though Penguin knits his new friend a scarf to keep warm, Penguin's grandpa tells him that, "It's too cold here...Pinecone belongs in the forest far, far away. He can't grow big and strong on the ice." So sadly, Penguin has to return Pinecone back to his home. Penguin misses Pinecone and thinks of what will happ...more
A wonderful story of friendship. Penguin meets Pinecone and they become friends even though they can't stay together on the ice where Penguin lives. An excellent read aloud and would be perfect for storytime. Enjoyed reading this one to Nora, one to add to my picture book wishlist.
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Age: Toddler - preschool
When it brought two librarians to tears with how sweet it was, you know it's a keeper.
This is such a great story of an unlikely friendship that, unfortunately, could not be kept because pine cones cannot live on the ice and penguins cannot live in the forest. Even with this reality, Penguin and Pinecone share fond memories up until the moment Penguin drops Pinecone off in the forest. Still in his/her heart, Penguin goes to find his friend after much time has passed. The...more
When it brought two librarians to tears with how sweet it was, you know it's a keeper.
This is such a great story of an unlikely friendship that, unfortunately, could not be kept because pine cones cannot live on the ice and penguins cannot live in the forest. Even with this reality, Penguin and Pinecone share fond memories up until the moment Penguin drops Pinecone off in the forest. Still in his/her heart, Penguin goes to find his friend after much time has passed. The...more
When Penguin finds Pinecone, he learns that he needs to take his friend to the forest for him to thrive. After he drops his friend off, he is sad and fondly thinks of his friend. He decides to visit Pinecone to see if he has grown big and strong as well. Pinecone has grown into a glorious pine, complete with the scarf that Penguin had knit for him.
A charming, thoughtful story. Perfect for kids aged 4 - 6 who miss someone who has moved away. "Penguin and Pinecone may have been far apart, but the...more
A charming, thoughtful story. Perfect for kids aged 4 - 6 who miss someone who has moved away. "Penguin and Pinecone may have been far apart, but the...more
Penguin and Pinecone was a cute children's book. The book teaches about the value of friendship. Friends are always willing to help each other and be there for each other. One day Penguin stumbles upon a pinecone. They quickly become close friends. When Pinecone has to go home, Penguin endures a long and harsh journey to help him. The book also teaches that friendship lasts a long time. Even though Penguin and Pinecone had to depart, the power of their friendship lasted. They loved each other so...more
One day Penguin found something strange in the snow. It was a pinecone and realized that it was cold. Penguin quickly knitted Pinecone a scarf that matched his, but Pinecone just kept shivering. So Penguin headed on a journey to return Pinecone to his forest home. When they got to the forest of towering pines, Penguin built a nest for Pinecone and a heart of stones around him. Penguin returned home but kept wondering what had happened to his friend. So he set off once again to find out. Readers...more
Jan 23, 2013
Fjóla
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
3 - 6 year olds, preschool storytime, penguin fans
Shelves:
children-s-books
I borrowed this book as I was suffering withdrawal from another fabulous penguin story: Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers (go check it out, if you haven't already!). It was supposed to satisfy a craving, and it somewhat did: it's a nice story about friendship (just like Jeffers' amazing book) and the pictures of penguins are both cool and endearing. And, if you're really into penguins, you might also want to discover an additional two recent books: A Penguin Story and Fluff and Billy, each kind o...more
This is a very cute and fun book about a little penguin who becomes friends with a pinecone. It has a great message about friendship, especially when you can't be near that friend. The illustrations are well done and convey a great deal with very little apparent effort. I noticed that only a few lines showed me that the pinecone was shivering and that brief gesture generated sympathy. I was quite impressed and would love to buy this for my own child (if I had one).
When Penguin finds a pinecone he befriends it and tries to protect it from the cold and snow before realizing that the pinecone would be better off in the forest. Penguin makes a journey to the forest and sets up a happy home for the pinecone to grow into a tree. Later, Penguin visits his old frined and the two friends play as only a penguin and pinecone can.
A beautiful friendship story that will warm your heart. Good read aloud. Art is rendered digitally in Photoshop.
A beautiful friendship story that will warm your heart. Good read aloud. Art is rendered digitally in Photoshop.
This short and simple picture book is adorable. I love the basic illustrations and everyone will appreciate the story of friendship between Penguin and Pinecone. Penguin finds a Pinecone in his icy home and after knitting Pinecone and playing with it he does the right thing and takes Pinecone back to the warm forest so he can grow big and strong.
I will search for more picture books by Salina Yoon.
I will search for more picture books by Salina Yoon.
The book is pretty much self-explainatory. But I think the illustrations are so fantastic it provides more of a visual appeal for the children to imagine what Penguin is experiencing. My five year old cried when Pinecone "grew up" and was surprised to see that Pinecone had gone through a completely and different transformation.
Great book for learning about seasons, animal habitats, science, friendships, recognizing emotions, understanding, and art/crafts.
Great book for learning about seasons, animal habitats, science, friendships, recognizing emotions, understanding, and art/crafts.
While I really wanted to like this more (I always like to share friendship books!), I just couldn't quite fathom this one... a pinecone keeping a penguin in his heart? M.m.m. Cute illustrations...a good message...(Love does grow...) Probably good for the younger set and I am probably missing that... 2.5 stars, but I rounded up!
My three-year-old son's favored toy is a stuffed penguin wearing a scarf, and he loves to collect pine cones... so when I saw this book at REI it was a no-brainer! To my delight, the story is absolutely wonderful. I will admit that it did, in fact, make me tear up a bit. A new favorite on our bedtime story shelf.
Spare text and gorgeous pictures tell this whimsical story of an unlikely pairing that shows good things about friendship: loyalty and sacrifice for a friend. The pinecone too reciprocates, but you must read the book to find out how. Illustrations are simple and endearing.
Lovely story about a penguin who finds a pinecone that becomes his best friend. But penguin's world is not the right place for a pinecone. Pinecone needs to be in the forest with the other trees. So Penguin makes the journey to find pinecone's home. Lovely story of friendship.
I absolutely love the message of this book about unconditional friendship. It is such a beautiful little book that I have read to all of my students and they've loved it just the same. You can easily use it to talk about habitats and where penguins and pinecones live.
Thanks, Donalyn, for reminding me I'd left one more off my list! Salina Yoon was in attendance at the SCIBA Brunch in Del Mar, along with her charming book. It has been a big hit with my high school students, who are always pondering the true meaning of friendship.
Sweet tale of friendship with bold and large pictures. Perfect for storytime. I'll be using it for a Preschool Storytime - if you like themes, this one would work with friendship, penguins, acceptance, scarves/hats/winter wear, caretaking, and probably more.
A charming picture book that shows the wonder and beauty of friendship. I wouldn't have thought that friendship between a penguin and a pinecone could bring tears to my eyes, but it did. Call me sentimental, but this is a wonderful book.
Oh, it's so cute!
I love that the little knitting penguin knits a matching scarf for its pinecone friend. At the end, though, I felt a little sorry for the other trees in the forest, as they had no penguin friends to decorate them.
I love that the little knitting penguin knits a matching scarf for its pinecone friend. At the end, though, I felt a little sorry for the other trees in the forest, as they had no penguin friends to decorate them.
I loved this book! The story is absolutely charming: a penguin becomes friends with a pinecone but realizes that the pinecone needs to live in a forest. The story tells of lifelong friendship and how many good things can come of it.
GAH, there are too many adorable friendship books. The unlikely friendship between a Penguin and a Pinecone in RIDICULOUSLY adorable, bright, illustrations. I don't even know what I'm going to read at this story time anymore.
It's cute but it would be absurd to recommend this for kids much younger than 3 or 4. Younger kids won't get the story line though they will enjoy the colorful art. May try this one out on visiting pre-K preschool groups.
Love this book. As unlikely as a friendship is between an penguin and a pinecone, it totally works in the book and the wonderful ending warms the heart! A totally sweet and endearing picture book!
A little penguin befriends a pinecone, and helps him find his way back to the forest. Their friendship endures despite the distance between penguin's snowy home and the pine forest. So cute!!
This book is adorably quirky. A penguin finding a pinecone friend, knitting a scarf for it, and taking it carefully home. The pictures are simple and cute. A lovely friendship story.
Penguin and Pinecone is like the Giving Tree if it weren't depressing and awful. Plus, it has a penguin knitting a sweater for a pinecone. What more do you need in life!!!!
Lovely & sweet book whose illustrations give so much more to explore in the story.
The last spread is stunningly smart and satisfying.
#friendship #knitting #penguin #forest
The last spread is stunningly smart and satisfying.
#friendship #knitting #penguin #forest
Oct 19, 2012
Ashley (Firestarbooks)
marked it as to-read
Awww...I am really a kid at heart. Just by looking at the cover of this book I just want to pick it up and read it. I mean awwwwwww! Look at the cover!!! *lips quiver*
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I am the author/illustrator/designer and format engineer of nearly 200 novelty and board books for young children. I strive to make each book entertaining, educational and uniquely interactive.
My awards include the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Best Book Award, for both TOYS and ROCK & ROLL COLORS (Scholastic). OPPOSNAKES (S&S) was a 2009 finalist for the CBC's Children's Choice...more
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My awards include the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Best Book Award, for both TOYS and ROCK & ROLL COLORS (Scholastic). OPPOSNAKES (S&S) was a 2009 finalist for the CBC's Children's Choice...more
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