Penguin Cha Cha by Kristi Valiant: Book Review from Hannah Rials
“They may look like normal waddling, toddling penguins….but Julia has discovers their secret.”
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Penguin Cha-Cha[image error]
Summary:
Julia loves magic shows and the zoo, and when she sees a sneaky flipper snatching a boa from a magic show, she just must check it out. She must solve the mystery of the penguins! But when she goes to spy on them, they just stand there, staring. But when they think no one’s watching, they break into spins and twirls, dips and whirls—they are dancing!! Being a dance lover herself, Julia decides that she must join in the fun, only one problem: the penguins won’t accept her. She tries everything—blending in, dancing, grabbing a partner. So what does she have to do? When will these picky penguins finally accept her?
My Opinion:
I absolutely love this charming story of Julia and her penguin partners. Jumping from illustrator to illustrator AND author, Kristi Valiant tells a beautiful, fun story with her words and charming illustrations! I love the idea of penguins skating across the ice, dipping and twirling. And Julia’s determination to be accepted is quite admirable.
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Something To Do
I love this Penguin Popsicle Craft from 7 on a Shoestring!
Author Kristi has some wonderful activities on her site including this Storytime Kit:
Julia’s Penguin Disguise:
Black long-sleeve shirt
Black pants
Glasses
Orange paper triangle beak (taped to bottom of glasses)
White pillow tied with string
No shoes (think like a penguin!)
Sparked Ideas blog has this adorable penguin marshmellow activity:
How to Cha Cha like the Penguins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzi45m7cH2g
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Penguin Cha-Cha[image error]
Summary:
Julia loves magic shows and the zoo, and when she sees a sneaky flipper snatching a boa from a magic show, she just must check it out. She must solve the mystery of the penguins! But when she goes to spy on them, they just stand there, staring. But when they think no one’s watching, they break into spins and twirls, dips and whirls—they are dancing!! Being a dance lover herself, Julia decides that she must join in the fun, only one problem: the penguins won’t accept her. She tries everything—blending in, dancing, grabbing a partner. So what does she have to do? When will these picky penguins finally accept her?
My Opinion:
I absolutely love this charming story of Julia and her penguin partners. Jumping from illustrator to illustrator AND author, Kristi Valiant tells a beautiful, fun story with her words and charming illustrations! I love the idea of penguins skating across the ice, dipping and twirling. And Julia’s determination to be accepted is quite admirable.
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Something To Do
I love this Penguin Popsicle Craft from 7 on a Shoestring!
Author Kristi has some wonderful activities on her site including this Storytime Kit:
Download the Free Storytime Kit
This Storytime Kit is designed to complement a reading of the picture book Penguin Cha-Cha and contains the following:
• Event Invitation
• The Penguin Popsicle Game
• If You’re a Dancer and You Know It
• Penguin Props
• Penguin Family Portrait
• Make a Dancing Penguin Craft
• Coloring Sheet
Julia’s Penguin Disguise:
Black long-sleeve shirt
Black pants
Glasses
Orange paper triangle beak (taped to bottom of glasses)
White pillow tied with string
No shoes (think like a penguin!)
Sparked Ideas blog has this adorable penguin marshmellow activity:
How to Cha Cha like the Penguins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzi45m7cH2g
written by Hannah Rials
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