An ice-fishing penguin grows increasingly
aggravated as his line fails to attract fish,
but instead attracts a cast of curiously chatty
polar characters. Hilariously expressive animals
and their repetitive questions dramatically
accumulate until finally, in the climactic finale,
the penguin hears something under the water,
and everyone silences for the big reveal.
A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud that
provides ample opportunity for character voices
and multiple punchlines. Children will wager
predictions throughout, and crack up at the
clever, surprise ending!
Jean Gourounas is a French author-illustrator based in Saint-Etienne, France. He studied graphic design and worked as a graphic designer after university. He has written and illustrated over 15 children's books in France, but this is his first book in English.