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The Boy #4
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A penguin has wings for a reason . . . doesn't he? Having a best friend with his own airplane is one thing, but actually experiencing what it feels like to fly by himself? Here is one penguin who believes this is precisely what he needs to feel complete. Only . . . if flying by himself is so wonderful, then why does he feel so empty?
Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.)
Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.
Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.)
Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.
40 pages, Unknown Binding
First published December 2, 2010
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About the author
Oliver Jeffers
98 books2,763 followersOliver Jeffers' work takes many forms. His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide, and HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his award-winning picture books, now translated into over 30 languages.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day, and in 2008 Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London-based Studio AKA.
Jeffers won a NY Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with the artist and director Mac Premo, and in 2013 Jeffers co-directed the video for U2's Ordinary Love with Premo. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jeffers now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day, and in 2008 Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London-based Studio AKA.
Jeffers won a NY Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with the artist and director Mac Premo, and in 2013 Jeffers co-directed the video for U2's Ordinary Love with Premo. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jeffers now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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April 10, 2024
ما از این داستان می آموزیم که لازم نیست دوستای صمیمی همیشه به هم بچسبن و کار مشترک انجام بدن تا صمیمی بمونن :))
January 10, 2020
Spanish Edition--- This was a great little find about 2 best friends that do everything together until Penguin feels that he needs to do something alone; and that is FLY. But when Penguin realizes he hates flying Penguin decides he has always needed his best friend by his side.
Very cute. Quick read
Very cute. Quick read
March 8, 2024
یه حجم زیادی از کیوتی این سری بخاطر این پنگوئنش بود!
ارتباطشون رو خیلی ناز نشون میداد.
سری کودکان گوگولی ای بود.
دوستش داشتم.
ارتباطشون رو خیلی ناز نشون میداد.
سری کودکان گوگولی ای بود.
دوستش داشتم.
November 5, 2019
The boy and penguin duo whose story together began in
Lost and Found
return in this second Oliver Jeffers picture-book devoted to their adventures. Now fast friends, the two do everything together, until Penguin decides that he needs to fly, and that he must do it alone. He discovers that his heart's desire isn't everything he'd hoped however, when he joins the circus as a penguin cannonball act, and finds that he misses his friend...
Like its predecessors - although only the second book about the boy and the penguin, this is the fourth and final title about the boy himself - Up and Down pairs a sweet story with humorous, engaging artwork. As mentioned in my review of The Way Back Home , these 'boy' books aren't my favorite, of Oliver Jeffers' many picture-book creations, but they are still quite appealing. I like the gentle sense of wonder that permeates them, and the connections that the boy makes with the world around him - and especially, with Penguin. Recommended to anyone who has read and enjoyed Lost and Found , as well as to those looking for children's stories about friendship.
Like its predecessors - although only the second book about the boy and the penguin, this is the fourth and final title about the boy himself - Up and Down pairs a sweet story with humorous, engaging artwork. As mentioned in my review of The Way Back Home , these 'boy' books aren't my favorite, of Oliver Jeffers' many picture-book creations, but they are still quite appealing. I like the gentle sense of wonder that permeates them, and the connections that the boy makes with the world around him - and especially, with Penguin. Recommended to anyone who has read and enjoyed Lost and Found , as well as to those looking for children's stories about friendship.
January 5, 2025
ارجاع میدم به ریویو رویا:))
دوست واقعی ساپورتت میکنه، کسی که همش بهت میچسبه و همهجا باید باشه دوست صمیمیت نیست، دوستیه که طرحواره وابستگی داره. ( ایشالا که فقط همین باشه:)))
دوست واقعی ساپورتت میکنه، کسی که همش بهت میچسبه و همهجا باید باشه دوست صمیمیت نیست، دوستیه که طرحواره وابستگی داره. ( ایشالا که فقط همین باشه:)))
August 23, 2022
این آخرین جلد از مجموعه چهارجلدی "پسر/پسرک" بود.
هر چهارجلد رو بسیار دوست داشتم، داستان ها ساده و دوستداشتنی بودن ولی تصویر سازیها خیلی بیشتر منو جذب کردن، نقاشیهای مینیمال با ترکیب رنگهای گرم و زنده ،بدون جزئیات اضافه و در عین حال خیلی گویا.
مطمئنا سراغ بقیه آثار اولیور جفرز هم خواهم رفت، کلا نویسندگان کودک وقتی برای بچه های خودشون کتاب مینويسن همیشه آثار خیلی نابی تولید میشه:))
هر چهار جلد رو از نشر زعفران خوندم که همشون دو زبانه بود و با اینکه ترجمهش روان وکاملا قابل خوندن بود ولی خیلی جاها با متن انگلیسی که مقایسه میکردی یه جاهایی حذف شده بود، بی دلیل:| چرا؟!
هر چهارجلد رو بسیار دوست داشتم، داستان ها ساده و دوستداشتنی بودن ولی تصویر سازیها خیلی بیشتر منو جذب کردن، نقاشیهای مینیمال با ترکیب رنگهای گرم و زنده ،بدون جزئیات اضافه و در عین حال خیلی گویا.
مطمئنا سراغ بقیه آثار اولیور جفرز هم خواهم رفت، کلا نویسندگان کودک وقتی برای بچه های خودشون کتاب مینويسن همیشه آثار خیلی نابی تولید میشه:))
هر چهار جلد رو از نشر زعفران خوندم که همشون دو زبانه بود و با اینکه ترجمهش روان وکاملا قابل خوندن بود ولی خیلی جاها با متن انگلیسی که مقایسه میکردی یه جاهایی حذف شده بود، بی دلیل:| چرا؟!
October 15, 2013
Oliver Jeffers is quickly becoming a household favorite. His unusual story lines and his compelling illustrations make him so much fun to read! Not a lot of words, but still memorable enough to keep my children, both the 5 yr old and the preschoolers, asking for him over and over again. Love this author and am looking forward to reading more of his work.
March 30, 2016
THIS WAS SO CUTE THAT I MAY DIE.
This is a brief story about friendship between a boy and a penguin. And they both wear beanies. I'm pretty sure Jeffers could do no wrong with those combinations.
This is a brief story about friendship between a boy and a penguin. And they both wear beanies. I'm pretty sure Jeffers could do no wrong with those combinations.
October 17, 2024
اگه دوستش داری، بهش اجازه بده در اشتباهاتشم حق انتخاب داشته باشه، فقط باش تا اگه خورد زمین بگیریش.
به نظرم پیام داستان سنگین و البته بسیار مهمه.
جوردن پیترسون یادم میاُفته که میگفت:
"you can’t interfere when they’re[kids] doing dangerous things carefully.”
متاسفانه از نظر زیبایی ها و مفاهیم بصری معمولی بود.
به نظرم پیام داستان سنگین و البته بسیار مهمه.
جوردن پیترسون یادم میاُفته که میگفت:
"you can’t interfere when they’re[kids] doing dangerous things carefully.”
متاسفانه از نظر زیبایی ها و مفاهیم بصری معمولی بود.
April 21, 2022
Book four of Oliver Jeffers story about the boy. This was a sweet story and I loved the interaction between these two friends. The boy and the penguin, best friends who do everything together. One day penguin decides that he wants to do something by himself. He is a bird afterall and he has wings, so he would like to fly. Penguin tries a variety of ideas to fly and the boy is there, right beside him as he is unsuccessful at his tactics. Penguin comes across a billboard that catches his eye and he knows that this, just might be his answer.
Penguin in his excitement, is off to try this new idea leaving the boy wondering what happened to his friend. I liked the boy's response to losing his friend. Penguin is thrilled at this possibility yet there’s other emotions that he’s also experiencing as he tries this alone, without the boy. I thought this book shows what a true friendship is, boy supports penguin’s independence yet he is still there for him. Cute book.
Penguin in his excitement, is off to try this new idea leaving the boy wondering what happened to his friend. I liked the boy's response to losing his friend. Penguin is thrilled at this possibility yet there’s other emotions that he’s also experiencing as he tries this alone, without the boy. I thought this book shows what a true friendship is, boy supports penguin’s independence yet he is still there for him. Cute book.
January 26, 2011
Jeffers continues his story of the friendship between a boy and penguin in this fourth book about the boy. The boy and the penguin are great friends. They do everything together. But when the penguin decided that he had to learn to fly, he knew he had to do it on his own. The boy tried to help, looking up information and trying to connect the penguin with flying experts. But when the penguin figures out a solution, he heads off immediately to make it happen. The boy had no idea where the penguin went. The penguin finds himself alone and lost, unable to get in touch with his friend. When the boy discovers where the penguin is, the question is whether he will be able to reach him in time to see his friend succeed or fall.
This book is written with the same charming simplicity of the earlier books. There is such a gentle and loving spirit to these books. Yet they still have a spirit of adventure and surprise. The friendship between the two characters is strong and true, supporting one another even if the other friend needs to do something on their own. This is a touching story of real friendship.
Jeffers’ illustrations are done in the same style as the earlier books in the series. They are done in a modern style that is infused with warmth from the charm of the characters and the bright colors.
A fitting follow-up to Lost and Found, this book will appeal to fans of Jeffers and to new readers as well. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
This book is written with the same charming simplicity of the earlier books. There is such a gentle and loving spirit to these books. Yet they still have a spirit of adventure and surprise. The friendship between the two characters is strong and true, supporting one another even if the other friend needs to do something on their own. This is a touching story of real friendship.
Jeffers’ illustrations are done in the same style as the earlier books in the series. They are done in a modern style that is infused with warmth from the charm of the characters and the bright colors.
A fitting follow-up to Lost and Found, this book will appeal to fans of Jeffers and to new readers as well. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
March 12, 2015
Another beautifully written/illustrated book by Oliver Jeffers. This one speaks to the dreams we have and the friends that help us achieve them. I never tire of reading this one to my kid!
March 2, 2021
Εξαιρετικός όπως πάντα ο Jeffers.
October 9, 2021
Cute and funny!
May 31, 2020
Because penguin don't like flying . little story about friends
November 15, 2020
This story reminded me a bit of the film 'Chicken Run'. It is about a penguin who wants to fly, but cannot naturally. His friend (a human boy) tries to help him, but in the end, the penguin takes it upon himself to join a circus act and be propelled out of a cannon! The penguin regrets his decision when he leaves his friend and has to face his flight on his own. Friendship is a key theme throughout the story - will the boy come to his rescue?
I think this is a great picturebook, where children have to read the pictures as well as the text in order to fully understand the story. For example, the text purely says that the penguin kept on trying to fly, but the illustrations show his methods (e.g. jumping off furniture, tying a balloon to himself). There are very amusing parts in this story, again shown through the illustrations. For example, when the boy has lost his penguin friend but then thinks he has found him (he is in a penguin enclosure at a zoo with 6 penguins). Moreover, colour is used well in this story to portray emotions - the illustrations are very light until the penguin and friend loose eachother, when the illustrations become very dark. There are lots of opportunities for book talk here.
I would definitely use this with KS1, and even lower KS2. Links could be made with the science of flying, animal adaptations, the history of people in space and the circus.
I think this is a great picturebook, where children have to read the pictures as well as the text in order to fully understand the story. For example, the text purely says that the penguin kept on trying to fly, but the illustrations show his methods (e.g. jumping off furniture, tying a balloon to himself). There are very amusing parts in this story, again shown through the illustrations. For example, when the boy has lost his penguin friend but then thinks he has found him (he is in a penguin enclosure at a zoo with 6 penguins). Moreover, colour is used well in this story to portray emotions - the illustrations are very light until the penguin and friend loose eachother, when the illustrations become very dark. There are lots of opportunities for book talk here.
I would definitely use this with KS1, and even lower KS2. Links could be made with the science of flying, animal adaptations, the history of people in space and the circus.
September 22, 2014
You can read this review and more on my blog, Caught Read Handed.
Another book in “The Boy” series, same as The Way Back Home and Lost and Found. I seriously adore this little boy and that dang penguin. Oh my goodness.
The boy and the penguin do everything together. Until the penguin decides he needs to learn how to fly…alone. The boy helps his friend as much as he can by researching ways to fly and trying to find flying experts to teach his friend how to fly. But the penguin finds his own way and when he heads off to do it, he becomes lost and the boy cannot find him. The boy figures out where he is, but will he be able to save him in time?
Just like his other books, this book is written and illustrated in Jeffers’ charming simplicity. His books make me smile the entire time. They aren’t just about a sweet friendship though. They are full of adventure and fun and suspense. Just wonderful. The friendship between the boy and the penguin is so genuinely caring – they will do anything to help and support the other.
Another book in “The Boy” series, same as The Way Back Home and Lost and Found. I seriously adore this little boy and that dang penguin. Oh my goodness.
The boy and the penguin do everything together. Until the penguin decides he needs to learn how to fly…alone. The boy helps his friend as much as he can by researching ways to fly and trying to find flying experts to teach his friend how to fly. But the penguin finds his own way and when he heads off to do it, he becomes lost and the boy cannot find him. The boy figures out where he is, but will he be able to save him in time?
Just like his other books, this book is written and illustrated in Jeffers’ charming simplicity. His books make me smile the entire time. They aren’t just about a sweet friendship though. They are full of adventure and fun and suspense. Just wonderful. The friendship between the boy and the penguin is so genuinely caring – they will do anything to help and support the other.
July 22, 2012
Well if it's got a penguin you know I'll grab it and read it! Two friends that do everything together, untill the penguin decides to fly! Well he has wings, right? Not in terrific working order? Does that stop him? NO! From tying himself to balloons, to refusing a ride in his friends plane, this bird was determined! Without telling the boy the bird zips off to a dangerous undertaking. The boy searched for his friend but couldn't find him. They were both alone and missed each other.
The penguins time had finally come, but he wished the boy were there for moral support. Would they find each other in time? Would the penguin be successful?
Would this all end very badly? ( of course not, it's a kids book!) and penguins really don't like to fly once they've tried !
Oliver Jeffers does it again with simple illustrations, that are heartwarming in their simplicity. There's something about an egg shaped penguin in a red knitted cap that just tugs at my little heart strings!
The penguins time had finally come, but he wished the boy were there for moral support. Would they find each other in time? Would the penguin be successful?
Would this all end very badly? ( of course not, it's a kids book!) and penguins really don't like to fly once they've tried !
Oliver Jeffers does it again with simple illustrations, that are heartwarming in their simplicity. There's something about an egg shaped penguin in a red knitted cap that just tugs at my little heart strings!
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February 15, 20151) “Can you imagine a world alone? What would you do? Would you be happy? (student responses) Think about your favorite thing to do. (Give the students time to think) Is it more fun to do that activity by yourself or with a friend? (student responses). This book is about a boy and a penguin. While I read this book, I want you to think about what the author is trying to tell you.”
2) Lay groundwork for helping children understand the theme, invite personal connections, raise questions in the readers’ mind
3) I chose this book because it shows the journey of friendship. The penguin decides that he wants to try to fly on his own, but soon realizes that it is much more fun to share moments with his friend. The penguin learns to appreciate his friendship with the boy. This books, similar to other books in my text set, shows that friends are always there for each other. In The Lions of Little Rock, Marlee risked everything to protect Liz and her family from Red.
2) Lay groundwork for helping children understand the theme, invite personal connections, raise questions in the readers’ mind
3) I chose this book because it shows the journey of friendship. The penguin decides that he wants to try to fly on his own, but soon realizes that it is much more fun to share moments with his friend. The penguin learns to appreciate his friendship with the boy. This books, similar to other books in my text set, shows that friends are always there for each other. In The Lions of Little Rock, Marlee risked everything to protect Liz and her family from Red.
July 22, 2011
This is a really cute story about friendship and following your dreams. The illustrations are fun watercolors (we remembered the stick legs from The Great Paper Caper) and the story is strange, but interesting. We really enjoyed reading this book and since we discovered that it's the sequel to Lost and Found, we will certainly have to read that book, too.
January 5, 2016
The illustrations are drawn to delight children in the story about the penguin and his friend, the boy. Up and Down is about the penguin's wish to fly, so he seeks to fly leaving the boy behind only to realize that their friendship is more important than flying all alone; it is better to do their favorite game together.
This is a great lesson for preschool or early readers in a story written to their level. I highly recommend it to both teachers and parents to read to young children or to use to teach them about the importance of friendship.
This is a great lesson for preschool or early readers in a story written to their level. I highly recommend it to both teachers and parents to read to young children or to use to teach them about the importance of friendship.
September 29, 2017
Just like 'Lost and Found' before it, this is a really nice book.
I liked it but I didn't think it was quite as good as some of Oliver Jeffers' previous work.
There is a positive message of friendship in there, and how just because someone wants to do something by themselves doesn't make them any less of a friend, I thought it was just missing that extra little spark.
As ever, the illustration is very good and the little details in the pictures are wonderful, meaning that you could read the book multiple times and spot something extra, which is something I always look for in a picture book.
I liked it but I didn't think it was quite as good as some of Oliver Jeffers' previous work.
There is a positive message of friendship in there, and how just because someone wants to do something by themselves doesn't make them any less of a friend, I thought it was just missing that extra little spark.
As ever, the illustration is very good and the little details in the pictures are wonderful, meaning that you could read the book multiple times and spot something extra, which is something I always look for in a picture book.
December 26, 2017
I enjoyed this book because I like penguins. I also enjoyed this book because I liked the part when the penguin tried to fly. But, the penguin couldn't fly because it was a penguin. Then, there was a sign that said, "Are you short and fat?", "The Traveling Show is looking for a new living cannon ball!". Then, the penguin tried out the cannon ball but, the penguin lost the boy. The penguin flew very high, then landed in the boy's arms (the penguin saw the boy when he was in the air).
September 22, 2011
Up and Down is about a boy and a penguin. The penguin wants to fly so he leaves they boy to join the circus. The penguin gets scared when he is about to be shop out of a cannon and the boy finds him just in time to catch him when he falls. This is a great book about friendship and trying new things. I would read this to preschool- second grade.
December 28, 2014
Adorable drawings, that Penguin is so darn cute. The story worked but I was so distracted by the bad font choice and how the "g" looked like Harry Potter's glasses turned sideways that I couldn't stop thinking about it. Children need to learn good font design early people! Just because they're kids doesn't allow for slacking or, God forbid, papyrus!
November 7, 2020
Every time I pick up a book by Oliver Jeffers I love it. His style and illustrations never fail to bring a smile to my face, and are also done very cleverly when you look more closely at things like the use of colour and positioning. Another fantastic story by Jeffers about a penguin who wants to learn to fly! A story about friendship, determination, and being confident in who you are.
December 19, 2016
Awwwwwww how sweet! Very cute and funny *thumbs up*
June 30, 2018
Penguin Books are always a yes for me. Oliver Jeffers is already becoming one of my favorite illustrators.
September 7, 2019
I love Oliver Jeffers's books. This is a sweetly illustrated story of ambition and friendship. I should really buy some of his books for my nieces.
August 24, 2025
Oh look, it's another book I picked up to read through because it has a cute penguin on it. And it finally was enough to make me make a shelf just for my penguin book addictions. Oh well. 🐧
This book is really cute! Penguin really just wants to fly and do it all by themselves- but when things go awry, they learn that it's never a bad thing to lean on your friends.
Very heartwarming!
This book is really cute! Penguin really just wants to fly and do it all by themselves- but when things go awry, they learn that it's never a bad thing to lean on your friends.
Very heartwarming!
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