Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching True Story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship.
Told in rhyming verse, this heartwarming picture book tells the True Story of Jo o Pereira de Souza of Brazil, who cared for a Magellanic p.
But the penguin has other ideas ...
When the penguin is fully recovered, Jo o knows it\'s time to return him to the wild where he belongs.
He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health --- and the pair develop a special bond.
Jo o takes the penguin home.
Without his help, he\'ll surely die.
Jo o must save this little guy.
Too tired to swim, too weak to stand, he\'s barely moving on the sand.
It\'s from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil.
Jo o hears a sorry screech as he walks along the shore near his home.
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching True Story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship.
There are character education lessons here on empathy, kindness and caring.
The lively art by award-winning Pierre Pratt brings a touching sweetness and emotional depth to the story.
Author Julie Abery includes information about Jo o and the penguin, how wildlife is affected by oil spills every year, and what to do if you find wildlife in distress.
A charming read-aloud showcasing a tender relationship between an animal and human, this book also promotes environmental awareness and stewardship, and explains how human activities often threaten wildlife.
The penguin, named Dindim by Jo o, did eventually leave, but he now returns to visit his friend for five months of every year.
When Jo o tried to release him back to the wild, the penguin returned to Jo o\'s home and stayed for months.
Told in rhyming verse, this heartwarming picture book tells the True Story of Jo o Pereira de Souza of Brazil, who cared for a Magellanic penguin that had been caught in an oil spill.
But the penguin has other ideas ...
When the penguin is fully recovered, Jo o knows it\'s time to return him to the wild where he belongs.
He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health --- and the pair develop a special bond.
Jo o takes the penguin home.
Without his help, he\'ll surely die.
Jo o must save this little guy.
Too tired to swim, too weak to stand, he\'s barely moving on the sand.
It\'s from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil.
Jo o hears ?a sorry screech? as he walks along the shore near his home.
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching True Story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship
