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P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle [Dyslexia Friendly]: Read Together: Supporting dyslexic readers
Crack detective P.I. Penguin is on the hunt again. Bella’s bottle was there one minute, gone the next! Was it stolen by a nasty bottle thief? Follow the clues to solve the crime, find out where the bottle has gone, and maybe, JUST MAYBE, discover the truth about the ultimate mystery - PI’s missing parents. If your child enjoys adventure, solving mysteries, and addictive stories, they will want to read all five in the series! Get them now!
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48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2015
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September 11, 2018
The book opens with a Glossary of words, and their meanings, that children may find tricky to comprehend.
P.I. is a gorgeous little penguin but he is also a private investigator. If you have a problem to solve PI is the one to call. He looks the part in his shirt, tie, black jacket and fedora hat.
P.I. wakes wondering if this is the day he will find his missing parents. He looks at the missing penguin photos on his evidence board.
Bella the dolphin asks him to help find the culprit that stole a bottle from her collection. They look for clues, searching different areas of the ocean bed, and ask different suspects their alibis. They come across an octopus juggling bottles and one was Bella’s. The octopus gives the bottle back as she didn’t know that Bella owned it. Bella says she can borrow her bottles anytime.
The story is told in rhyme with beautiful ocean illustrations depicted throughout.
The books are written to help and encourage children with dyslexia to embrace reading. However are fun reads for all ages and abilities.
* I received an ecopy from the author.
P.I. is a gorgeous little penguin but he is also a private investigator. If you have a problem to solve PI is the one to call. He looks the part in his shirt, tie, black jacket and fedora hat.
P.I. wakes wondering if this is the day he will find his missing parents. He looks at the missing penguin photos on his evidence board.
Bella the dolphin asks him to help find the culprit that stole a bottle from her collection. They look for clues, searching different areas of the ocean bed, and ask different suspects their alibis. They come across an octopus juggling bottles and one was Bella’s. The octopus gives the bottle back as she didn’t know that Bella owned it. Bella says she can borrow her bottles anytime.
The story is told in rhyme with beautiful ocean illustrations depicted throughout.
The books are written to help and encourage children with dyslexia to embrace reading. However are fun reads for all ages and abilities.
* I received an ecopy from the author.
March 17, 2016
This is a lovable children’s story full of fun rhymes. I felt like I was reading a Dr. Seuss version with sea creatures. P.I. Penguin is a regular Dick Tracy.
Illustrations were cute, vibrant and colorful. The artist obviously made good use of color splash in these eye-catching scenes of the sea. I also liked the directive of the compositions. For example, page 25 shows the penguin and dolphin each staring at a clue from opposing sides, allowing their forms to guide the reader through the dialogue.
Illustrations were cute, vibrant and colorful. The artist obviously made good use of color splash in these eye-catching scenes of the sea. I also liked the directive of the compositions. For example, page 25 shows the penguin and dolphin each staring at a clue from opposing sides, allowing their forms to guide the reader through the dialogue.
September 6, 2018
P.I. Penguin has an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of his parents. While that seems to be the lynchpin of the series, he does take on other cases along the way. In The Case of The Missing Bottle, he helps his friend Bella find a bottle that has turned up missing from her collection.
The book has many things to recommend it. In the beginning, it starts with a glossary of new words for kids to learn. I am always a fan of glossaries in kid’s books. I particularly enjoy this one because instead of having to break the flow of the story to look up words in the back of the book, this glossary puts the words front and center, exposing kids to the new words before they read the story even giving them page numbers. Next, the Illustrations are spot on. Full page, colorful and dynamic, the depictions of life under the sea and of the various characters P.I. meets along the way are truly engaging. I also enjoyed the very gentle message to keep the ocean clean and to recycle. Can we also just take a moment to enjoy a bottlenose dolphin with a bottle collection?
While this story is quite fun and shows the potential of the series, it does also raise some concerns for me. First of all is the story prose. The concept of telling the story using rhyming paragraphs is quite novel and a great way to encourage readers, however, the rhymes often seem forced to fit the format, adding cluttering details to the story or just not expressing the story in a clear way. Also, this book is marketed for grades K-7. The issue here is while the kid-friendly illustrations and rhyming text works well for early readers, the vocabulary, sentence structure, and the ongoing/unresolved story of P.I.’s missing parents fits best with grades 3/4 and up and honestly this group will have progressed well past picture books, even taking into account most literacy difficulties. The outcome is that it comes off a bit clunky in execution. I would like to note that the concept of P.I.’s missing parents horrified my 15-year-old. He felt that it was not a good fit for any young children’s book in the way that it was presented.
"The penguin could not quite decide if they had run away to hide,
or had they left him cast aside, or had their freedom been denied?"
As the mom of a child with severe learning disabilities, I was excited to run across this set of books, advertised to be a help to dyslexic readers. The book’s website https://www.aulexic.com.au/ was quite promising as it also offers a podcast and blog posts with some great information. Any book that encourages kids to read is a win in my book and this particular book is printed in a font that is easily accessible to dyslexic readers. My son noticed it immediately and had terrific things to say about the readability of the text in this book. That is a good enough endorsement for me.
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The book has many things to recommend it. In the beginning, it starts with a glossary of new words for kids to learn. I am always a fan of glossaries in kid’s books. I particularly enjoy this one because instead of having to break the flow of the story to look up words in the back of the book, this glossary puts the words front and center, exposing kids to the new words before they read the story even giving them page numbers. Next, the Illustrations are spot on. Full page, colorful and dynamic, the depictions of life under the sea and of the various characters P.I. meets along the way are truly engaging. I also enjoyed the very gentle message to keep the ocean clean and to recycle. Can we also just take a moment to enjoy a bottlenose dolphin with a bottle collection?
While this story is quite fun and shows the potential of the series, it does also raise some concerns for me. First of all is the story prose. The concept of telling the story using rhyming paragraphs is quite novel and a great way to encourage readers, however, the rhymes often seem forced to fit the format, adding cluttering details to the story or just not expressing the story in a clear way. Also, this book is marketed for grades K-7. The issue here is while the kid-friendly illustrations and rhyming text works well for early readers, the vocabulary, sentence structure, and the ongoing/unresolved story of P.I.’s missing parents fits best with grades 3/4 and up and honestly this group will have progressed well past picture books, even taking into account most literacy difficulties. The outcome is that it comes off a bit clunky in execution. I would like to note that the concept of P.I.’s missing parents horrified my 15-year-old. He felt that it was not a good fit for any young children’s book in the way that it was presented.
"The penguin could not quite decide if they had run away to hide,
or had they left him cast aside, or had their freedom been denied?"
As the mom of a child with severe learning disabilities, I was excited to run across this set of books, advertised to be a help to dyslexic readers. The book’s website https://www.aulexic.com.au/ was quite promising as it also offers a podcast and blog posts with some great information. Any book that encourages kids to read is a win in my book and this particular book is printed in a font that is easily accessible to dyslexic readers. My son noticed it immediately and had terrific things to say about the readability of the text in this book. That is a good enough endorsement for me.
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April 27, 2019
Poor little PI misses his mom and dad and went searching every day, wishing they would come home soon. A fun lovely read that would keep your kids entertained at bedtime or anytime.
March 1, 2016
I was gifted a pdf copy of this book by the CEO and editor of Aulexic for review purchases.
This publisher specializes in helping children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. With this in mind, the book contains a “Glossary of Tricky Words” to help children with expanding their vocabulary. What is especially nice about this glossary is that there are page references for each of these difficult words. Context is essential for children to learn the meaning and use of words.
P.I. Penguin is the first book of the P.I. Penguin series. P..I Penguin is a delightful character for young children, especially those in the 4 to 6 age group. He is a detective, and in this story, he tries to help Bella, the Bottlenose Dolphin, find her lost bottle. At first it looks like Gordo Grey the shark is the thief. However, Gordon has an excellent alibi. Eventually, the mystery is solved and P.I. Penguin has a fish award for his efforts.
The author, Bec J. Smith, writes this story in rhyme. Rhyme has a musicality that is appealing to children when it flows smoothly. However, there are times when the phrasing is awkward. Many authors these days are using rhyme in children’s books with varying degrees of success. I would rather have the stories told in prose with, perhaps, a few poems interspersed throughout the story.
Adit Gatih, the Indonesian illustrator, enhances the story and makes this book intriguing to children. His artwork is rather adorable and quite colorful.
This publisher specializes in helping children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. With this in mind, the book contains a “Glossary of Tricky Words” to help children with expanding their vocabulary. What is especially nice about this glossary is that there are page references for each of these difficult words. Context is essential for children to learn the meaning and use of words.
P.I. Penguin is the first book of the P.I. Penguin series. P..I Penguin is a delightful character for young children, especially those in the 4 to 6 age group. He is a detective, and in this story, he tries to help Bella, the Bottlenose Dolphin, find her lost bottle. At first it looks like Gordo Grey the shark is the thief. However, Gordon has an excellent alibi. Eventually, the mystery is solved and P.I. Penguin has a fish award for his efforts.
The author, Bec J. Smith, writes this story in rhyme. Rhyme has a musicality that is appealing to children when it flows smoothly. However, there are times when the phrasing is awkward. Many authors these days are using rhyme in children’s books with varying degrees of success. I would rather have the stories told in prose with, perhaps, a few poems interspersed throughout the story.
Adit Gatih, the Indonesian illustrator, enhances the story and makes this book intriguing to children. His artwork is rather adorable and quite colorful.
March 15, 2016
P.I. Penguin's parents have been missing for a while, but he has never stopped looking for them. In the meantime, P.I. Penguin contents himself with solving his friends' mysteries. Today, Bella the bottlenose dolphin comes to him with a case involving the disappearance of a piece from her precious bottle collection. Will P.I. Penguin be able to help out a friend in need?
The book begins with a glossary of tricky words and hints for parents reading to a child with learning difficulties. The rhyming text - in paragraphs instead of verse - is a pleasure to read. The story is illustrated throughout with gorgeous, full-page, colourful illustrations by Adit Galih depicting the cute sea creatures. I especially love the leafy sea dragons; you can find out more about these delightful creatures on the publisher's website. While you're there, sign up for the newsletter to receive free kids' activities and offers.
While this is a picture book, it is primarily aimed at middle grade children (ages 6 to 12) with reading or literacy difficulties. The font, paper, and colours have be especially chosen to promote a positive reading experience. The mystery of P.I. Penguin's missing parents will be a continuing theme throughout the series. This is a clever idea to keep the kids coming back to read the further adventures of P.I. Penguin.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
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The book begins with a glossary of tricky words and hints for parents reading to a child with learning difficulties. The rhyming text - in paragraphs instead of verse - is a pleasure to read. The story is illustrated throughout with gorgeous, full-page, colourful illustrations by Adit Galih depicting the cute sea creatures. I especially love the leafy sea dragons; you can find out more about these delightful creatures on the publisher's website. While you're there, sign up for the newsletter to receive free kids' activities and offers.
While this is a picture book, it is primarily aimed at middle grade children (ages 6 to 12) with reading or literacy difficulties. The font, paper, and colours have be especially chosen to promote a positive reading experience. The mystery of P.I. Penguin's missing parents will be a continuing theme throughout the series. This is a clever idea to keep the kids coming back to read the further adventures of P.I. Penguin.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post: https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.co...
March 1, 2016
Very clever and cute rhyming detective tale picture book for early readers. This book is printed on matte paper and uses large size text to make the book a perfect choice for readers who have learning or reading disabilities. Expressive and colorful illustrations fill the pages. A glossary at the beginning of the tale introduces the more difficult vocabulary words. As a special educator, I would also recommend this book for dyslexic or reluctant readers.
P.I. Penguin is a sad private investigator because his parents have recently disappeared without a trace. When he takes a walk to the pier, his friend Bella Bottlenose asks for his help because her bottle has mysteriously vanished. P.I. dives right in and interviews various creatures of the sea. Eventually he finds the culprit.
This book is targeted for ages four through twelve, though I believe it most appropriate for ages six through nine. Younger child might enjoy it as a read aloud or picture book. It is available in kindle, print and audio formats. First in a series, I look forward to seeing P.I. Penguin solve new crimes. Maybe our detective friend will succeed in finding his parents one day.
P.I. Penguin is a sad private investigator because his parents have recently disappeared without a trace. When he takes a walk to the pier, his friend Bella Bottlenose asks for his help because her bottle has mysteriously vanished. P.I. dives right in and interviews various creatures of the sea. Eventually he finds the culprit.
This book is targeted for ages four through twelve, though I believe it most appropriate for ages six through nine. Younger child might enjoy it as a read aloud or picture book. It is available in kindle, print and audio formats. First in a series, I look forward to seeing P.I. Penguin solve new crimes. Maybe our detective friend will succeed in finding his parents one day.
March 6, 2016
P.I. Penguin wakes up wondering when his parents will come home; wondering why they left in the first place. His day is interrupted when his friend, Bella the bottlenose dolphin asks for his help in finding a bottle that has been taken from her collection.
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle by Bec J. Smith, with illustrations by Indonesian artist, Adit Galih, is an intriguing little story in rhyme that follows P.I. and Bella as they track down the missing bottle. Smith, which is a pseudonym for author Rebecca Laffar-Smith and her two children who helped her write the book, has penned a nice little tale that is intended to help children with language acquisition difficulties. While the rhyming is a bit off in places, this doesn’t detract at all from a cute little tale that most children will find enchanting and educational at the same time.
Whether your children have difficulty with language or not, I’m convinced that they will find P.I. Penguin an entertaining character that will give them enjoyment. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle by Bec J. Smith, with illustrations by Indonesian artist, Adit Galih, is an intriguing little story in rhyme that follows P.I. and Bella as they track down the missing bottle. Smith, which is a pseudonym for author Rebecca Laffar-Smith and her two children who helped her write the book, has penned a nice little tale that is intended to help children with language acquisition difficulties. While the rhyming is a bit off in places, this doesn’t detract at all from a cute little tale that most children will find enchanting and educational at the same time.
Whether your children have difficulty with language or not, I’m convinced that they will find P.I. Penguin an entertaining character that will give them enjoyment. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
March 3, 2016
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K and I read this at bedtime and I thought he would enjoy it because not only does it deal with animals but it also has a little detective work in it. P.I. Penguin gets a case to solve something simple which through a few clues he learns where Bella the dolphin's bottle has gone.
The book has a lot of rhyming which I think is a good idea but I am not too big of rhyming all the time. Though that is just me some kids might like it I know K did.
The pictures are very well done and go wonderful with the story.
K said he liked it but wanted more clues as to who took what didn't belong to them and he wondered if P.I. Penguin would ever find his parents. I told him we would have to read more to find out.
I really liked how the author had a glossary with words that some children might not know and the definition of the word. I think it is great to expand their vocabulary and this is a good book to do that.
We received this book to give an honest review.
K and I read this at bedtime and I thought he would enjoy it because not only does it deal with animals but it also has a little detective work in it. P.I. Penguin gets a case to solve something simple which through a few clues he learns where Bella the dolphin's bottle has gone.
The book has a lot of rhyming which I think is a good idea but I am not too big of rhyming all the time. Though that is just me some kids might like it I know K did.
The pictures are very well done and go wonderful with the story.
K said he liked it but wanted more clues as to who took what didn't belong to them and he wondered if P.I. Penguin would ever find his parents. I told him we would have to read more to find out.
I really liked how the author had a glossary with words that some children might not know and the definition of the word. I think it is great to expand their vocabulary and this is a good book to do that.
March 5, 2016
Rhyming book, needs some tweaks
This is a cute book and the 3 year old neighbor girl listened intently. The story is cute and long enough to keep her attention until the end.
The book was well illustrated with pretty pictures that are artistically drawn. She
That said, I would like to see this book/series revised a bit.
My personal note, and I know the author did their best, the rhymes annoyed my brain for the first few pages. I would prefer no clever rhymes or large words that I had to stop and define. Parents and caregivers need to read these books, if we are gritting our teeth over the rhymes, it makes it hard to read aloud.
Another point, leave out the parent story or solve it in the first book. This book set is written for a young crowd, they don't need incomplete stories. The young one kept asking me where was the mommy and daddy with a distressed voice when the story was done. Mommies and daddies should not be lost or gone or worse, implied kidnapped!
If you have a sensitive child or a dislike of rhymes, this book should be skipped.
This is a cute book and the 3 year old neighbor girl listened intently. The story is cute and long enough to keep her attention until the end.
The book was well illustrated with pretty pictures that are artistically drawn. She
That said, I would like to see this book/series revised a bit.
My personal note, and I know the author did their best, the rhymes annoyed my brain for the first few pages. I would prefer no clever rhymes or large words that I had to stop and define. Parents and caregivers need to read these books, if we are gritting our teeth over the rhymes, it makes it hard to read aloud.
Another point, leave out the parent story or solve it in the first book. This book set is written for a young crowd, they don't need incomplete stories. The young one kept asking me where was the mommy and daddy with a distressed voice when the story was done. Mommies and daddies should not be lost or gone or worse, implied kidnapped!
If you have a sensitive child or a dislike of rhymes, this book should be skipped.
March 3, 2016
"P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle" by Bec. J. Smith is my first read by this author, but will definitely not be my last. This is a delightful children's book in this series and it features P.I. Penguin. He starts off his day thinking about his missing parents, and ends up helping a dolphin find a missing glass bottle. My 9 year old read this to me last night at bedtime. She loved it and so did I. It is geared toward younger children, and parents can read this to their little one's too. The illustrations are beautiful, and the author does a fantastic job by giving key words 'tricky words and describing them at the very beginning of the book that will come up in the story. Looking forward to the next book.
March 9, 2016
P.I. Penguin is a penguin who likes to solve crimes. He is looking for his parents who are missing and uses his investigative skills in between trying to find them to helping others. In this book he helps his friend, Bella Bottlenose, when one of her bottles is missing.
This book is done in an engaging rhyme with beautiful and colorful illustrations. Children will enjoy having this book read to them and then reading it themselves once they are at reading level in school. In my opinion, as an author of children's books, I think this is a lovely start to a creative series for preschool to grade four and beyond.
I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This book is done in an engaging rhyme with beautiful and colorful illustrations. Children will enjoy having this book read to them and then reading it themselves once they are at reading level in school. In my opinion, as an author of children's books, I think this is a lovely start to a creative series for preschool to grade four and beyond.
I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
January 28, 2015
P.I Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle would be a wonderful book for ages 4 through about 3rd grade. The main character P.I Penguin is a very likable fellow. He is very cute and even though he is sad because he misses his parents he is willing to help his friend.
His friend Bella the bottle nosed dolphin is also cute and kind.
I think the children will like the story. The illustrations are wonderful, very bright and cheery. They should keep the children engaged. Will give parents and instructors things to talk to the children about after the story is finished.
His friend Bella the bottle nosed dolphin is also cute and kind.
I think the children will like the story. The illustrations are wonderful, very bright and cheery. They should keep the children engaged. Will give parents and instructors things to talk to the children about after the story is finished.
March 24, 2015
My 5-year-old loved this story. It follows the tale of an adorable penguin who sets out to help a friend locate her missing bottle. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, and my daughter loved the rhyming prose. I will note for those with children under 3 or so that some of the language may be a bit advanced. I found it to be a wonderful way to introduce new vocabulary to my daughter, but it may be harder for younger children to follow. My daughter and I are looking forward to the next installment from P.I. Penguin!
March 5, 2015
What a cute story. My daughters (aged 7 & 2.5) both loved it. Beautiful illustrations and smart rhymes made this a winner in my house!
March 9, 2015
This book was very cute! Colorful, and a great rhyme scheme to keep kids interested!
May 17, 2018
Not kindle unlimited, remember getting them all as a freebie pack a while back, says 4 book series so assume the christmas one is 5, since my vision issues are not dyslexia etc can't say much about that, and it being children's book the formatting and spacking seems decent/good, but the legally blind thing eh not so much {and can't enlarge smaller text because just doesn't work with the size needed} but did switch {chromebook} from readium {reader} to Simple Epub Reader and put that on audio so was able to 'read' the books. Sometimes, either way, the 'rhymes' didn't quite work but doubtful a kid would notice.
In this, the first book of the P.I. Penguin series, P.I. Penguin is on the hunt for Bella Bottlenose’s missing bottle. Was it stolen by a nasty bottle thief? Let’s follow the clues to find out!
Join P.I. Penguin as he solves crimes and mysteries for his animal friends while trying to discover the truth of the mystery that set him on his path, that of his missing parents.
Aulexic titles are all carefully crafted to encourage language and literacy learning. Each story is rich with rhyme and rhythm, vivid concrete words, vibrant images, and dyslexia-friendly text and formatting. We focus on creating engaging stories to inspire even the most resistant readers
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle 1
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Lost Little Penguin 2
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Bell Tower Bandit 3
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Treetop Tagger 4
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Christmas Lights 5
In this, the first book of the P.I. Penguin series, P.I. Penguin is on the hunt for Bella Bottlenose’s missing bottle. Was it stolen by a nasty bottle thief? Let’s follow the clues to find out!
Join P.I. Penguin as he solves crimes and mysteries for his animal friends while trying to discover the truth of the mystery that set him on his path, that of his missing parents.
Aulexic titles are all carefully crafted to encourage language and literacy learning. Each story is rich with rhyme and rhythm, vivid concrete words, vibrant images, and dyslexia-friendly text and formatting. We focus on creating engaging stories to inspire even the most resistant readers
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle 1
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Lost Little Penguin 2
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Bell Tower Bandit 3
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Treetop Tagger 4
P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Christmas Lights 5
April 22, 2019
This is a wonderful early reader book I am excited to share with you. The wonderful rhyming words and flowing story will keep your kids attention. The pretty pictures will hold their mind when they get tired. There is a glossary of tricky words at the front of the book. Isn't that great it is right where you need it to be. Your wee ones will want you to read them this book. Then soon they will start picking out words. Then you will be team reading it together. Then they will push you aside and read it to you. I think this book will stick around.
P I went down to the Ocean to think and heard a voice. "Stop thief!". Someone had stolen the bottle nosed dolphins bottle. P. I. jumped in to look at the scene of the crime. He found where the bottle was and then followed the clues to Gordon Grey shark. He sent him to some Leafy Sea Dragons. Where will they go from here? Where is the bottle? I know one thing. The ocean will be very pretty and the fish and mammals you meet will be very interesting. I can't wait for you to find out.
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review.
P I went down to the Ocean to think and heard a voice. "Stop thief!". Someone had stolen the bottle nosed dolphins bottle. P. I. jumped in to look at the scene of the crime. He found where the bottle was and then followed the clues to Gordon Grey shark. He sent him to some Leafy Sea Dragons. Where will they go from here? Where is the bottle? I know one thing. The ocean will be very pretty and the fish and mammals you meet will be very interesting. I can't wait for you to find out.
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review.
March 4, 2018
What a cutie colorful short P.I Penguin story?
I liked the fact of how P.I. went and a baby dolphin find his bottle and showed it love and thoughtfulness despite his own problem of not knowing where his parents took off to or whether or not he would ever his his beloved parents again.
I wish to recommend this for five stars and for those young readers who needs more help and encouragement to read who may be young. I want to recommend this for others who may need help reading who loves sea adventures such as this.
I received this for free and in return, here is my honest review. By Sunny.
I liked the fact of how P.I. went and a baby dolphin find his bottle and showed it love and thoughtfulness despite his own problem of not knowing where his parents took off to or whether or not he would ever his his beloved parents again.
I wish to recommend this for five stars and for those young readers who needs more help and encouragement to read who may be young. I want to recommend this for others who may need help reading who loves sea adventures such as this.
I received this for free and in return, here is my honest review. By Sunny.
December 18, 2017
I found that book a delightful story for children with appropriate, wonderful and colourful artwork by Adit Galih.
It is the first story in the P.I. Penguin series and is written in rhyme and so will appeal to children as it flows smoothly with the drawings.
P.I. Penguin wonders where his parents disappeared to but he spent his time with his friend Bella, the dolphin, as he looks for his missing bottle.
And where will they find the bottle? Is it with Olwyn? Is it with Ollie?
A delightful book every child will love.
Well, you better get the book and find out.
It is the first story in the P.I. Penguin series and is written in rhyme and so will appeal to children as it flows smoothly with the drawings.
P.I. Penguin wonders where his parents disappeared to but he spent his time with his friend Bella, the dolphin, as he looks for his missing bottle.
And where will they find the bottle? Is it with Olwyn? Is it with Ollie?
A delightful book every child will love.
Well, you better get the book and find out.
April 17, 2019
Fun book to read with your kindergarteners! Good way to increase their vocabulary as well as getting them to talk. Very good!
September 18, 2016
This is the first book in the P.I. Penguin series. It starts off with him wondering if his missing parents might be home today. We do not know what happened or how long they have been missing, perhaps we will find the answers to those questions in subsequent books. In the meantime, P.I. Penguin helps his friends when they have problems. In this story, Bella the bottlenose dolphin comes to him for help finding one of her bottles. It has disappeared from her collection. This sounds like a case of P.I.. Will he be able to solve the case and help out a friend?
This story is beautifully illustrated with full page, colourful, vibrant illlustrations. They are sure to elicit discussion and help with some of the words. The sea creatures are so well drawn to draw attention to them. I also love the rhyming way the story is written. When young children or those with reading difficulties are learning to read, rhyming words is a great way to reinforce sounds.
you can find out more about these delightful creatures on the publisher's website. While you're there, sign up for the newsletter to receive free kids' activities and offers.
These books are especially written for students who are having difficulty reading, specifically those with dyslexia. The font, paper, and colours have be especially chosen to promote a positive reading experience. There are also tips at the front of the book for parents and teachers. I love the letter to parents about the importance or reading to and with your child. I would recommend this book to classrooms and schools as well as family libraries. It would also make a great read aloud for young children and their parents.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story is beautifully illustrated with full page, colourful, vibrant illlustrations. They are sure to elicit discussion and help with some of the words. The sea creatures are so well drawn to draw attention to them. I also love the rhyming way the story is written. When young children or those with reading difficulties are learning to read, rhyming words is a great way to reinforce sounds.
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These books are especially written for students who are having difficulty reading, specifically those with dyslexia. The font, paper, and colours have be especially chosen to promote a positive reading experience. There are also tips at the front of the book for parents and teachers. I love the letter to parents about the importance or reading to and with your child. I would recommend this book to classrooms and schools as well as family libraries. It would also make a great read aloud for young children and their parents.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2016
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.
In this, the first book of the P.I. Penguin series, P.I. Penguin is on the hunt for Bella Bottlenose’s missing bottle. This was read to a 5 year old who loved the rhyming nature of the story telling. This made it both fun to read aloud and listen to. It was easy enough for her to read herself as well. My only criticism is that in the story it is mentioned that P.I. Penguins parents are missing and this is not resolved in anyway. I don't think kids this young need a cliffhanger like that. My daughter had many questions about what had happened to them so I think I've practically written the second part in trying to reassure her about their fate. Other than that it's a sweet and heart-warming story, and she's still looking forward to what comes next from the actual author though!
In this, the first book of the P.I. Penguin series, P.I. Penguin is on the hunt for Bella Bottlenose’s missing bottle. This was read to a 5 year old who loved the rhyming nature of the story telling. This made it both fun to read aloud and listen to. It was easy enough for her to read herself as well. My only criticism is that in the story it is mentioned that P.I. Penguins parents are missing and this is not resolved in anyway. I don't think kids this young need a cliffhanger like that. My daughter had many questions about what had happened to them so I think I've practically written the second part in trying to reassure her about their fate. Other than that it's a sweet and heart-warming story, and she's still looking forward to what comes next from the actual author though!
April 11, 2016
Oh no, Bella's bottle is missing. No need to worry, P.I. Penguin is on the case.
This is an entertaining read about the search through the sea for a missing bottle. P. I. Penguin and Bella Bottlenose are searching and asking everyone along the way about it. This is all done with wonderful illustrations and an entertaining rhyme.
I myself found it fun to read the rhymes and then wondering what was coming next. I'm sure little ones will too. This is just the first in the P. I. Penguin series so there is an unresolved mystery as well. Some will find this fun but small children might let it frighten them. Just a warning to be prepared because they will be fully into the story.
***I was provided a free copy in return for a review***
This is an entertaining read about the search through the sea for a missing bottle. P. I. Penguin and Bella Bottlenose are searching and asking everyone along the way about it. This is all done with wonderful illustrations and an entertaining rhyme.
I myself found it fun to read the rhymes and then wondering what was coming next. I'm sure little ones will too. This is just the first in the P. I. Penguin series so there is an unresolved mystery as well. Some will find this fun but small children might let it frighten them. Just a warning to be prepared because they will be fully into the story.
***I was provided a free copy in return for a review***
June 27, 2018
Beautiful illustrations!
Vocabulary words are not suited for most young children; rhymes vary without any patterns ...
missing parents?! (Not a spoiler it starts with this dilemma) and it goes without being resolved. Really?!
Vocabulary words are not suited for most young children; rhymes vary without any patterns ...
missing parents?! (Not a spoiler it starts with this dilemma) and it goes without being resolved. Really?!
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