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Three Cheers for Tacky (Tacky)
Tacky the Penguin is back, this time trying to compete with Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect in the iceberg-wide Penguin Cheering Contest. But will Tacky ever be able to learn the synchronized moves and win the contest?
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
August 26th 1996
by Sandpiper
(first published March 28th 1994)
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Sep 21, 2009
Abigail
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Tacky Fans / Failed Cheerleaders
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I read this immediately after reading Tacky the Penguin. I found that one a bit simplistic, maybe even a bit didactic, but cute and funny. This one was better. I laughed out loud several times. I loved the page where Tacky considered other costumes. I loved the different cheers the different penguins created. And I loved that the ending was *right* - in the first book it was a chance event that taught the lesson of Tacky's value in being different, whereas in this book Tacky proves his value wit...more
This is great. All the penguin schools are competing in a cheering contest, and the WINNERS get big blue RIBBONS. (There's a great image of all the penguins imagining themselves wearing blue ribbons. Tacky pictures his around his feet!)
So after they firmly explain to Tacky that, on a TEAM everybody is the SAME, they practice their routine. Repeatedly. One, two, three - LEFT! One, two, three - RIGHT! Stand up, sit down, say good night!
Tacky has a few... problems with it. Naturally. But he finally...more
So after they firmly explain to Tacky that, on a TEAM everybody is the SAME, they practice their routine. Repeatedly. One, two, three - LEFT! One, two, three - RIGHT! Stand up, sit down, say good night!
Tacky has a few... problems with it. Naturally. But he finally...more
Summary: Three Cheers For Tacky is about penguins. There is a Polar Cheering competition in which a group of penguins enter. In this group is a penguin named Tacky. Tacky is different than all of the other penguins. He can’t seem to do anything right and the other penguins are worried that Tacky will mess up their chances of winning the competition. However during the competition when Tacky messes up the spectators seem to enjoy it, and Tacky manages to get his team to win.
I liked Three Cheers f...more
I liked Three Cheers f...more
Today I was introduced to Tacky, by a small group of 2nd graders who are fans of Tacky. The 2nd graders used the oversized big book version on an easel. They took turns being the teacher, using a pointer, and reading this funny story to me (classroom volunteer). What I enjoyed the most is the message that it is OK to be different. It was a fitting choice for these students who have struggled to learn to read. The story is fun and the illustrations are great. After reading this book, I am also a...more
Without question this is my favorite childrens book. It is so much fun. Tacky is the odd ball, he tries very hard to fit in with his fellow penguins but he just can't seem to do it. Nothing Tacky does matches up to the rest of his group. When an iceberg wide cheer competition is held his friends let him join their group, but will Tacky be able to get the cheer right? or will his unluckiness ruin their chances of winning the top spot. Tacky is a very unexpected bird, who can do very unexpected th...more
This book sends an excellent message to readers: everyone is different, but our differences are what make us special! Tacky is the prime example of a misfit; compared to all the other penguins, he is simply chaotic! The other penguins are annoyed with Tacky, but when he saves them all from penguin hunters, they start to see their friend in a new light! This book would be a great resource for teaching children the importance of accepting others and appreciating all our differences.
Tacky is sloppy and clumsy and he stands out from the other perfectly coiffed penguins in his group like a sore thumb. I'm all for stressing individuality, but I'm not really sold this time.
Tacky's friends enter into a cheering competition and Tacky keeps flubbing up the routine. The judges are bored with all of the perfect penguins so Tacky's awkwardness catches their eye and he wins first place for his group.
Tacky's friends enter into a cheering competition and Tacky keeps flubbing up the routine. The judges are bored with all of the perfect penguins so Tacky's awkwardness catches their eye and he wins first place for his group.
This book is good at expressing character differentiation. Students can practice character comparison with Tacky and the other penguins. Tacky is a different penguin from the rest of his class. But they desperately try to win the blue ribbon in the concert. Find the book to see if Tacky and his class wins the blue ribbon.
Tacky wants to join his friends for a cheerleading competition. The team is worried that Tacky will ruin the routine with his clumsiness. However, the team was wrong. The crowd LOVED Tacky's moves, and they win the competition. The moral of the story is to be yourself.
Both the 3 and the 6 year old have requested this one repeatedly, but I have to say that I'm just not a big fan. It's basically the Talledega Nights of picture books -- big on physical and stunt humor. I get it. A little just goes a long way.
A cute story with one of my favorite characters (as well as a favorite of my second graders). Even though Tacky is an odd bird and has his own way of doing things, that always seems to work out for him and the other penguins in the end.
This is a cute book about a victim of bullying who becomes the hero in the end. I have used this book in a text to text connection lesson integrated with a lesson on emotions that books evoke. The students used the story line to explain how this book made them feel. It is also a good book to read if bullying arises in the classroom to build up the spirits of the victims.
Recommended grade levels: K-2
Recommended grade levels: K-2
I like that Tacky is a penguin with his own way of doing things. Kids will be interested in this book because it's silly, there're animals in it, and for the fun cheers.I would recommend this book for ages 3-8.
This book was filled with different patterns and numbers. The numbers were listed forwards and backwards. This book could definitely be helpful in a counting lesson for your kindergarteners or first graders.
I love Tacky! He's such a charming character and he isn't afraid to be himself and he doesn't hide who he truly is. Precious story with a classic, "Tacky-rific" triumph in the end! (o:
Tacky is an odd duck, er, penguin. However, he shows us that through our individuality, we can be important to each other. Tacky is a classic character who has so much to offer to children.
This is a cute book abotu a penguin cheerleading squad. The books rhymes and has alot of patterns and number usage in it, good if you need a book that realates to rythm and mathmatics.
If you've read the other Tacky stories, this is very similar. The appreciation of the oddball continues. You gotta love it.
I really liked the message of this story which shows that sometimes it pays to be different and not fit in with the crowd.
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Jul 14, 2008
Rachael
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to Rachael by:
My sister Deirdre
My oldest sister introduced me to this book when her children were little, and I loved it immediately. Tacky is a great funny character who shows that being different is good. I've read this book to several kids since, who have all loved it, and now have the pleasure of sharing it with my son. The whole series of Tacky books is great, but this is still my favorite.
I think I also like this book because I've often been the odd bird (maybe especially in Relief Society), and it's good to be reminded...more
I think I also like this book because I've often been the odd bird (maybe especially in Relief Society), and it's good to be reminded...more
I love Tacky the Penguin books and this is about a school cheering contest.
Jan 22, 2013
Sarah Ziskend
added it
Good for discussing how everyone can be part of a team, team work, differences
Tacky isn't my favorite book, but young readers really like him.
This is another fun book in the Tacky series by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger. We've read several of these books and always find them to be humorous and silly. They usually celebrate being different and not conforming to society's norms and this book is no different. We enjoyed reading this story together.
Cute story that celebrates differences. Tacky isn't like the other penguins and doesn't cheer like them. How will they do in the competition?
A fun read if your kids like Tacky the Penguin.
This book is about being ok to be yourself.
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