The Penguin Who Was Cold
by Philip Giordano
Life for a colony of penguins is carefree without any big surprises: every morning the penguins go to the edge of the pack ice and dive into the ocean in search of little fish. But what happens one morning when a penguin feels too cold to dive into the ocean? The help of a wonderful whale and the discovery of a colorful island with birds of every species give the little penguin the warmth to resume his everyday life, and the courage to help someone else.
“Stunning geometric illustrations and a poignant story about identity and inclusion make this Andersen Prize winner a standout, like its globe-trotting, heat-seeking, color-craving hero.”
The New York Times
“An exploration of difference, self-acceptance, and inner strength.”
Publishers Weekly
“The beautiful geometric illustrations in this story allow the words to become the main focus while maintaining a pleasing aesthetic. Children will observe a creative problem-solving strategy and learn to embrace challenges with a positive attitude.”
San Francisco Book Review
“The story of finding your community and then returning to find others like you has a timely feel. The true lure of the book, however, comes in Giordano’s geometric art style. […] Warm as a feathered hug.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Une belle histoire d'amitié et de solidarité. Les illustrations sont tout en élégance et en douceur. Les formes simples, géométriques, accompagnent un texte court et dynamique. Les variations de bleus et de blancs réfrigérants de la banquise laissent la place à des couleurs chaudes et chatoyantes quand Milo arrive au bout du voyage. La mise en couleurs est particulièrement réussie et l'ensemble s’harmonise pour donner toute sa poésie à ce bel album.”
Librairies Sorcières (Association des Librairies Spécialisées Jeunesse)
“Un superbe album sur le fait de se sentir différent et l’attention portée à l’autre.”
Les Jardins d’Helene
“Per l’incantevole freschezza delle grandi tavole a colori. Per l’accorta e mirabile costruzione delle immagini. Perché ci racconta con grazia e candore una storia per nulla banale attorno all’affermazione della propria diversità.”
Andersen – motivazione premio 2017
“Una storia solida e chiara che racconta ai piccoli (dai 3 anni) delle prime sfide della vita e che raccomanda loro di essere fedeli a se stessi, perché la conquista è essere se stessi. Il tutto corredato da immagini incantevoli nella loro asciutta e curata contemporaneità che vi lasceranno sicuramente affascinati!”
Scaffale Basso
“Sono tanti, e profondi, i livelli di lettura rintracciabili in questa storia dal sapore invernale che conserva, nonostante il “peso”, una leggerezza e immediatezza non comuni.”
MilkBook
Awards:
★ Bologna Children's Book Fair – selected in the 2016 Illustrator’s Exhibition
★ Andersen Prize 2017 – Best Book 0-6 years
Rights sold:
Italy, Germany, Russia, Korea, China, English NA
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