Mr. Popper's Penguins

It's hard to imagine, but this was my first time reading this children's classic about a man who is given a penguin. Soon one turns into 12, and he and his family are traveling the country with their show.

In addition to the recommended age group, this is an excellent choice for younger children who are advanced readers. The chapters are short and somewhat self-contained, keeping up interest.

The biggest downfall of this story is probably the inevitable desire children will feel for a troop of penguins of their own.

Book Review on Mr. Poppers Penguins 4L author- Richard and Florence Atwater
My personal thoughts on Popper's Penguins are that, is a very good book because Mr. Popper and his penguins go on plenty of adventures and the penguins cause quite some mischievous trouble. Mr. Popper's penguins inspired me to read a lot more books because of how interesting and fun it was to read it. My favorite part of the book was when the Poppers welcomed Greta the pneguin to the family so that Captain Cook would feel better.
I hope you enjoy reading Mr. Popper's Penguins as much as I did!
By: Gianna M. 4L
Popper's Penguin Book Review

I recommend you read Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. This book is realistic fiction. Mr. Popper was an absent minded painter, until he found that penguins are very intelligent. So Mr. Popper sent Admiral Drake a letter telling how smart the penguins are. Then Admiral Drake sent him a penguin in the mail. He had trouble keeping up with one penguin but what will he do with 12 of them? What else but to make them hop and dance on stage! I like this book because the drawings of the penguins look kind of funny. You will like this book because it's funny and the picture on page 120 will make you laugh.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a funny book. In this book there are twelve penguins and the first two are Captain Cook and Greta. Mr. Popper, Mrs. Popper, Bill and Janie are the main characters. One day, Mr. Popper hears the doorbell ring. It is the mailman at the door, and he gives Mr. Popper a big box...Mr. Popper opens the box and there is one penguin inside! Mr. Popper thinks the penguin, Captain Cook, will die, so he finds a female penguin, Greta, to help Captain Cook stay alive. This story is about the Popper family's adventures with twelve penguins.

I think this book is funny because the penguins do crazy things, like one day Mr. Popper opens the windows and the snow gets in the house, and the penguins do belly flops in the house! I recommend other children read this book, because it is funny and exciting.

Mr. Popper is a house painter in the summer and spring. The Popper family includes: Mamma, Papa, Billy, and Janie.Mr. Popper admires Admiral Drake ,from the polar regions. One day, Mr. Popper, gets a surprise from Admiral Drake. It's a penguin! Mr. Popper is delighted with the fact that there is a penguin in his house The Poppers name the male penguin Captain Cook because, he makes sounds that sound like, "cook." As the days go by, Captain Cook gets sicker. Mr. Popper needs help so he calls the aquarium for help. They tell him that Captain Cook needs a partner.Mr. Popper gets Greta and Captain Cook, feels much better. Greta lays one egg every three days. Soon, they have ten baby penguins that they named, Columbus, Louisa, Nelson, Jenny, Magellan, Adelina, Scott, Isabella, Ferdinand, and Victoria. Soon they form Popper's Preforming Penguins and have a big audience.

In the book Mr. Popper's Penguins Mr. Popper is a housepainter so he usually only works in the spring. He has two kids and a wife. All Mr. Popper wanted to do was go to the north pole and south pole. One night Mr. Popper was listening to the radio and a person named Admiral Drake from the arctic was speaking on the radio. It was an expedition. Mr. Popper liked it so he decided to write a note to Admiral Drake. Admiral Drake read the note and mentioned Mr. Popper on the radio. He said he would bring Mr. Popper a surprise.

A couple days later there was a knock at the door. At first Mr. Popper thought it was just a mailman, but then the person knocked louder. Mr. Popper answered the door and there was a man holding a box that said "keep cold." Mr. Popper took the box inside and started opening it. He heard something say "gook" and thought it was a penguin. It was a penguin. He decided to name it Captain Cook.

After a while Captain Cook got ill and the Poppers thought it might be that he was so lonely. Admiral Drake heard about the penguin getting ill so he sent him another penguin. Mr. Popper named it Greta. Mr. Popper hired a person to make their basement snowy and icy so both of the penguins went down there and lived. Then Greta laid an egg and every 2 months she would lay another egg. So after 10 eggs she stopped. All the eggs hatched so there were 10 penguins living in their basement.

Mr. Popper and his family were all very poor so all they had to eat was beans. Mr. Popper trained the penguins to all march around the ice, go on a balance beam and two of the penguins would fight as the other penguins cheered them on. After they were fully trained Mr. Popper took them to a theatre and asked if they could perform at the next performance.

The manager and Mr. Greenbaum watched him perform. They let him perform at the next performance. The penguins got so famous that whenever people heard they were performing somewhere, half a mile of people were standing in line trying to get tickets for the show. They got $5,000 every week so they were no longer poor.

Admiral Drake came and said he wanted the penguins because everyone was bored at the north pole. Mr. Popper said bood-bye to the penguins and Admiral Drake. When they were about to leave Admiral Drake said "aren't you coming Mr. Popper?" Mr. Popper was happy that he got to go and he told his wife that he might be gone for 2 to 3 years and she said that was ok because she had money for 2 to 3 years.

The book was very good because Mr. Popper was nice and the penguins were funny.

This book is called Mr. Popper's Penguins and it is written by Richard and Florence Atwater. This is a funny fiction story about Antarctic Penguins. In the story, Admiral Drake sends Mr. Popper a penguin and calls the first one Captain Cook. Another penguin comes after him. It is a girl penguin named Greta. They make you laugh out of your skin because they are silly penguins! You should read this book because the penguins do funny things like walk up the stairs at Mr. Popper's house and smack their heads. They also play fight with each other and Captain Cook poked a woman! You should buy this book today!

I think that Mr. Poppers penguins is an awesome book. It is always having something bad happen when it's funny. This book will catch the attention of a lot of kids, because when they start reading they won't want to stop. Kids 9-12 year should read it because there are a couple words that I don't know or know what they mean.
The book reminds me of "The Alaskan Pig",because the animal came as a surprise. Its like it just appeared in a box that came to your door by mistake. Both books are alike in another way because your not going to even expect to get a penguin in the mail or an alaskan pig.
I recommend this book because it is funny and exciting (to me anyway.)

I liked this book because it made me laugh and the illustrations were interesting. One thing the author did well was he made the illustrations really show what was going on in the book. My favorite part was when Mr.Popper wanted to train the penguins. My favorite character was Mr.Popper because he was really funny and smart. I would recommend this book if you like books that are funny and crazy.

Ciarra 4th Grade: I loved this book. It is so creative to make a book about a man with 12 penguins!!!! This book was the funniest, most interesting book I have ever read. This book is about a topic I have never read about. I could read this story again and again. I loved this book and I hope there are more books like it.

I remember my mom reading this book to my sister and I when I was a child. I recently read it to my class of pre-K kids. We finished the book about three weeks ago, and they are STILL talking about it! They are asking to read it again!!! At first I wasn't sure if this book would hold the attention of a group of 4-5 year olds, but they just LOVED the penguin antics. They draw pictures of penguins during free art, and talk about the story during dramatic play time. I am so glad I chose this as a pre-nap time reading selection for them. We may have to read it again in a couple of months.

"Captain Cook!" This book made me want to read word for word. I wanted to read this book and made me flip pages past my bedtime.Mr.Popper the house painter sends a letter to a radio show. Mr. Popper wins a pet penguin for sending that letter. Mr. popper up for a treat. What will happen to poor Mr. Popper? The author messages is that penguins belong in Antarctica, even though penguins are very smart and are great dancers. It also tells you you may love and charish animals. I loved this book so much I read this book three times. Richard Altwater is a very talented author.

A house painter who loves the Arctic is in for the surprise of his life. He receives a penguin from the famous Admiral Drake and his life changes forever. The penguin gets lonely and sick so Mr. Popper must get him another to help his buddy. The the fun starts when the other penguin has the little penguins. This book touched my every emotion. It would make you laugh on one page then scare you on the next. It would keep you on the edge of your seat in supense and ease you with laughter. I was intrigued by the way that one event led into the next. If comedy is what you like along with the drama then Mr. Popper's Penguins would make a great choice for your next book.

I was getting ready for bed when I saw ''Mr. Popper's Penguins'' and reads 3 chapters and got really into this book. ''Mr. Popper's Penguins'' is full of action and suspense. They are not a wealthy family and are storing lots of penguins in their small home. I am not a book person and was really into this book. people who have read this this book have always said good things about it and now I can tell other good things about it too. This book taught me a lesson that it is okay to be different, Mr popper stands out to everyone because he has a pet penguin. This is going to be in my favorite book collection forever.

Mr. Popper's Penguins
by: Richard and Florence Atwater and was printed in 1938
It is about the Popper family, their penguins, and their adventures. One of the adventures are when Captain Cook went up a 10 story high staircase and then decided to toboggan down the stairs with Mr. Popper on his side. Captain Cook was the penguin he got from Admiral Drake who is a person exploring all the poles.
Another part of the book that I liked was when Captain Cook was sick but it turned out that he was just alone and sad. The solution was to put another penguin, like Grita, and then they made a family and had 10 baby penguins.

Mr Poppers Penguins is my favorite book. It was really funny when the penguins were tobogganing down the stairs. The only thing I didn't like about it is the end, when Mr Popper goes to the South Pole with 3 penguins then the book ends. I think they should make a part 2 about Mr Popper in the South Pole. Otherwise, I think this is a great book for all ages!

I loved the fact that Mr popper had pet penguins that's awesome

I loved the fact that Mr popper had penguins for an act and I will read this book over and over.
It was so sad that Mr popper had to give the penguins up but happy again in the end.
Animal's are the best thing you can write about. I wish the book never ended.

At 71 years old, this book is still as popular as it was when published back in 1938! How had I made it all the way through childhood and a looooong adulthood without ever having heard of it?

I decided it would be one of the books that 8 yo, "J", and I would read together. He's been pretty deep into the Wimpy Kid books lately, so I wasn't sure how he would take to some of the more old-fashioned elements of this story. But we really like penguins at my house, so I figured that aspect would capture his interest. I needn't have been concerned. He absolutely LOVED this book!

Mr. Popper is somewhat of an absent-minded dreamer, and he often finds himself in the middle of some of the most absurdly ridiculous predicaments -- even before any penguins take up residence at 432 Proudfoot Avenue. Once they begin to move in, though, the chaos is hilarious. One of the most hysterical scenes takes place when Mr. Popper telephones City Hall to find out whether he needs a license for his first penguin, Captain Cook. I won't spoil it for you, but it reads a lot like the old 'Who's on first' routine. "J" was literally rolling around laughing, unable to catch his breath! I got a kick out of the variant ways characters reacted to seeing a virtual chorus line of penguins walking around town. Some were completely freaked out, which of course was funny, but others took it completely in stride, and that acceptance was laughably ludicrous!

There are some illustrations here and there throughout the book which enhance rather than overpower the story. The interior drawings are the original illustrations by Robert Lawson, and they nicely set the story in the 30's as well as show the sweetness of the penguins. The cover art of this edition, by Michael Emberley, is cute and funny.

This is a story not to be missed. I think anyone would enjoy the silliness, but there's nothing quite like experiencing this sort of inanity with a kid at your elbow and seeing it through their eyes. I hope you all have one handy to share this comical adventure about what can happen when dreams come true.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a story that even though it is old, is a book everyone should read. You will enjoy a chuckle or two. Mr. Popper is a housepainter who is short on money and absolutely loves the North and South Pole. He wrote to Admiral Drake and got a penguin from him as a gift. The penguin leads to mischief in the community and makes Mr. Popper famous. It is a book that I enjoyed greatly. It is a well written tale. And I'm sure it will live on for quite a while. I recommend this book greatly. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

What I liked about Mr.Poppers penguins was that it was funny and there was a lot going on around the poppers family.In the story I think that there was a lot of excitement. I really liked this book a lot because I really like penguins they are such cute animals.I also like the book because I would love my living room to be all snowy and icy, so that I can ice skate all the time.The book was very good I really liked it.I wish that I can have 10 penguins just like Mr.Poppers had after they all waddled out of the box. This was a awesome story about penguins .

All round AWESOME book!It was very detailed and had a lot of interesting facts about penguins."This is the BEST children's chapter book of it's time"!I would recommend this book because of the large excitment of geting a penguin!But it does not end with,just one!then comes Gret,and 10 more to follow.The Popper's come up with the Popper's Perfoming Penguins to make money for
food.You should definitely read this book!

I read this book when I was a child, and was recently given the opportunity to review it. I will be honest, my 8 year old, gifted, Aspie son asked if he could read it.

Through the whole book, I heard him laughing out loud at Mr. Popper and his day dreams, his penguins, and absolutely loving the illustrations.

After he read the book, we took him to see the new movie. While he enjoyed the movie, he proudly (and loudly!) announced that the book was, "SOOOOOOOOOOO much better!" as we were leaving.

In fact, he loved this book so much, that he asked us to buy him a hard copy of it, since we had downloaded it on our Kindle.

Superb classic, definitely worth buying.

I read this book myself when I was very young and find myself coming back to it time and time again even though I'm much older now. I remember the delight I felt each time the penguins got into some kind of trouble and the sympathy I felt for poor Mr. Popper each time he had to deal with the trouble. Even though the book was written more than sixty years ago it has a timeless feel that all good children's books have. It's a great addition to any child's library, both for the love of literature it can inspire and the lessons it can teach about responsibility and loving kindness. Definitely buy this for your kids and put it on the shelf next to the Dr. Suess.

I liked this book because it was discriptive and it had alot of details. It made every thing stand out really clearly. It made sence to me because it was pretty easy. IT was on like a 6th grade reading skill. Thats one of the reasons why I liked this book.
I think the best part of this book part of the book was really cool. It was when Mr. Miguigin saved a penqiuns life from a glacier.
Penquins were his favorite animals in the whole world. After he saved that penquins life he took it home with him and fed it and everything like that. And he didnt care about what anyone thought of him. Finally him and the penquin went driving one nice day out and the penquin decided he needed to go back home to where he belonged. The old man got really upset about it cause he loved the penquin alot and didnt really want that to happen to his buddy. BUt he had too.

Mr. Poppers Penguins

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By Richard and Florence Atwater

If you like funny stories about penguins, then pick this one. Mr. Poppers Penguins can make you believe that penguins can live in your freezer!

Mr. Popper is a man who paints houses in the summer, but this winter his family doesn't have enough money. So Mrs. Popper has to work all winter. The family gets a package and it is a penguin! Then that penguin gives birth to at least five penguins. The penguins get taught to dance. And you will have to read the book to find out about the adventures the Poppers go on!

This book is about a family by the name of Popper. Mr. Popper loves the antarctic and penguins. Mr. Popper receives penguins in the mail from Admiral Drake and raises them. Money gets tight. Mr. Popper then realizes they would make a fantastic show!
This book is so funny you'll laugh like never before. You might even want to raise penguins yourself! Once you read a page, you'll have your nose in the book from beginning to end. Mr. Popper's Penguins is sure to please!

The key to this eternally wonderful book is that dreams do come true even to ordinary people . Mr. Popper is one of us and his desire to experience adventure is rewarded by a gift, the penguins of the North Pole he so years for. Following their arrival, the situation gets extremely silly and complicated. The family must adjust to penguin life. But, through it all, the family does adjust and experience a joy that seldom occurs to ordinary man in his routine life. The book is funny and endearing. Whether you read it aloud to your family or hand it to a child to read, it will be treasured for years to come. Now, could somone go out there and out it in pop up form for the younger crowd? (I'll buy one!)

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Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater is amazing- no wonder it's still famous after being around for years! Mr. Popper gets sent a penguin in the mail by Admiral Drake, his idol. Then, Captain Cook, as he is named, gets sick, despite all the house's adjustments. So they bring in Greta, another lonely penguin, and then they make an ice rink in the basement. Greta lays ten eggs, and when the babies hatch, they add to the fun. But having ten penguins can be expensive, and the Poppers are poor, so they need money somewhere. Enter Mr. Popper's Performing Penguins! They go on tour all across the nation, and are instantly loved by the audience.
AWESOME BOOK! WHY ARE YOU READING THIS REVIEW?! READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

This book is about a man that loves penguins. he hears on the radio about a contest that he could win a big surprise so he wins. he gets the big surprise and it was a penguin. the penguins name is mr. cook. so mr. cook gets lonely and mr. popper gets another penguin. they have little eggs. and to see what happens next in the story you would have to read it for yourselves. i recomend this story to all people. people young @ heart and people of all ages. read it i am down on my knees beggin you!

MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS is filled with gentle fun and sweet humor, but it's a little written-down to kids. An associate tells me this was one of the books his kids wanted to read over and over -- in the 1970s. Its copyright of 1938 makes this an official classic. It's ageless and timeless -- a simple idea with images that stay with you. I loved the illustrations by Robert Lawson. All the penguins are hilarious and every child will want his own. The story has some not-realistic-at-all moments, but it's fun, nevertheless.

This was a great book. The story takes place in Still Water. The main character is Mr.Popper. He has a wife and two kids,Bill and Janie. This book is about a house painter that goes to the library a lot to check out books about penguins. Then one day, a package comes to Mr. popper's door and it was a penguin! They named it Captain Cook. Later on in the book, more penguins came in, and it ends up being a lot of penguins in Mr. Popper's house. Their names were, Captain Cook, Gata, Columbus, Louisa, Nelson, Jenny, Magellan, Adelina, Scott, Isabella, Ferdinand, and Victoria. Then they all get famous! But at the end of the story, they move to Hollywood because the penguins are on Broadway and they have to say goodbye to all of their friends and family. I recommend this book to any fourth grader. Matt fourth grade.

It was a great book and I enjoyed it very much. It was a very funny and some parts were sad too. It was really fun to read it because it was fun to see what all the penguins would do. They had twelve penguins and it was fun see what Mr. and Mrs. Popper did to tell them apart.
My favorite part was when they performed in front of the audience. I could tell that the audience loved the act. I also liked the part when they filled up the house with snow. Everybody had fun sliding around in the house.
Thank you for reading my two paragraphs about Mr. Popper's Penguins.

I liked this book because, at the end of the story, Mr. Popper took the penguins to the North Pole instead of having them perform in the movies. He did what was best for them and let them live more freely and more naturally. Mr. Popper’s Penguins was a very exciting and entertaining story. In the beginning, Mr. Popper’s life was simple, but when he got the penguins it became much more fun.
The only thing I didn’t like about this book is that each chapter was about a very specific topic. The reason I didn’t like this is because each chapter is very focused on one detail. However, I thought that this was a great book.

My daughter recently brought this book home, and after reading only one page, I went and bought my own copy! I had to have this for my classroom!
I teach children with mild to moderate specific learning disabilities who need to regularly experience success in reading if they are ever going to become lifelong readers. What better way to foster desired literacy behaviors than using this delightful tale of an absentminded housepainter, his tidy, yet serious wife, their two children, and 12 performing penguins!
After reading this book, I thought that it would be ideal to use as the focus of a thematic unit on penguins. Believe it or not, there are many themes in the book that lend themselves to serious classroom discussion. For example, Mr. Popper daydreams of far-away places. There is the theme of daydreaming, why people daydream, as well as the theme of travel. Students could be asked to journal about their daydreams, as well as their hopes and dreams of visiting faraway places, which leads into a study of the geography and culture of other people.
In my 6th grade language arts class, I plan on focusing on the 17 different types of penguins there are, where they are found, some of their habits, as well as studying about polar exploration. Thanks to this timeless tale, I have a wealth information to use for exploration with my own class.
Mr. Popper's Penguins is a wonderful example of how a well written trade book can be used across the curriculum, to foster lifelong literacy habits, and broaden a child's horizon.

I loved the book Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. It's a great book because Captain Cook the first penguin gets ill and Mr. Popper is a great man and takes care of his penguins. It is for ages 7-11. Also there are 20 chapters. When I finished this book I was so happy I read it. I would recommend Mr. Popper's Penguins. This is why you must read Mr. Popper's Penguins.

- By Felix, Age 7 from Brooklyn, NY

This book is easy to read and very engaging. Like many people I know with reading struggles, I often see a movie before I read the original story in book form. I love this book. I love the virtues that are practiced by the Popper family.

My students enjoyed this book as a read aloud. We will watch the movie now as a reward for reading the book. We have discussed the fact that the movie will probably be a lot different than the actual book. We also studied penguins and their habitat to add more of an educational value.

Within the pages of a book, you can become lost in a world of adventure, be a princess locked in a tower, or in this case, exceed you wildest dreams. The written word is a powerful tool. It can transport you into unknown territory while still in the safety of your own home.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a feast for the imagination. Everyone, young and old, can enjoy a fictional story of an average man with a dream of a grander life. Dreams are the fuel that inspires the common man to strive for what his heart desires.

The best part of this story is that fact that children, as well as adults, can connect with a imaginative story such as this. The tale teaches you that no matter how big of a dream you possess, if you pursue it, any dream can become a reality.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is filled with delightfully humorous antics. No one will be able to get enough of these mischievous, not to mention, adorable penguins. The book will keep you hooked until the very end.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a light-hearted story of someone finally able to experience his fantasy. Mr. Popper's Penguin's is a book that will be passed down from generation to generation, not only in my family, but in families all over the world for years to come.

Children of all ages will enjoy this fabulous tale of Mr. Popper and his penguins. Since the movie "The March of the Penguins" came out, interest in penguins has been growing by leaps and bounds among children, why not buy them this lovely little book as a companion to that movie as a Christmas gift? Your whole family will enjoy reading it aloud, and your kids will look forward to bedtime when they get to read another chapter. What fun!

In the story Mr. Popper is a painter.He loves the Antartic and Writes to an explorer.The explorer sends him a penguin who make himself home in the frezzer. He gets sick. So Mr. Popper calls the aquiam.The owner of the aquarim says that he has a penguin girl who is sick too. He suggects they are not sick but lonly.so he gives his penguin to Mr.Popper And they get better and have childrenThey go all around the world doing an act. And thats all I'm going to tell you.

I first read this book about 50 years ago, while in grade school. Through the decades since, I had forgotten many of the details and nuances of the book but I never forget how much I enjoyed it. In the early days of eBay, when one could conjure the most obscure memories from youth and do a search to see if anyone was auctioning a related item, I found a copy of this book and won it in auction. Upon receipt, the memories flowed back like water!

I am so glad this book is readily available once again for a whole new generation of arm chair explorers and adventurers!

Buy It, Read It, Enjoy It. It has settled into my head as truly one of the nicest life-long memories ever!

I purchased this for my 3rd grader in preparation of her participating in Battle of the Books. According to her, it was a funny book which had sections that made her laugh out loud. She enjoyed the story very much and will probably find herself reading it more than once. It is a classic.

The Poppers live in the small town of Stillwater. Mr. Popper is a housepainter, but wishes he could have been a scienteist. He dreams of traveling around the world. He is most interested in the polar regions and reads as much as possible about great Polar expeditions. He receives a very unusual gift after writing a letter to Admiral Drake, an explorer at the South Pole. Everyone is astonished when the penguin, Captain Cook, arrives, but soon the family makes their new pet feel right at home. In a few weeks, the Poppers take in a second penguin from the zoo. The children and penguins enjoy teaching each other games and everything seems to be going well. However, Captain Cook and Greta soon have a family of their own and the fun really begins! Finances are getting low in the Popper household, so Mr. and Mrs. Popper decide to train the penguins to perform and take the act on the road! The audiences love the performance, but some of the other performers do not. Going to the wrong theater leads Mr. Popper and the penguins in jail. When Admiral Drake comes to the rescue, Mr. Popper is faced with a dilemma. He must decided whether to let Admiral Drake carry the penguins to the North Poleto start a race of penguins there, or to put them in movies in Hollywood. Wanting the best for the penguins, Mr. Popper decides to send them with Admiral Drake. To his surprise, he gets to go back on the great North Pole Expedition too!
This is a great book! It was first printed in the late 1930s, but students will still enjoy the lively antics of the penguins today. Middle elementary grade teachers can certainly promote studies in social studies, geography, science, math, art, and language arts using this book to introduce a number of activities. A study of penghins, learning ways people and animals adapt, letter writing, geographic regions, and map studying are just a few areas to incorpate "Mr. Popper's Penguins."

I rate this book, "Mr. Popper's Penguins", a 2 star because I didn't really like it. The part I disliked most was when the penguins performed. I didn't like the performance part, because Richard and Florence Atwater repeated what they had already written. The part I liked was when Captain Cook came in the mail. Overall I rate this book 2 stars.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is an easy read for a twelve-year old boy, and I found it enjoyable. It wasn't necessarily suspenseful, but each chapter ended with a problem that needed to be solved. This book would be great to use for a book report. The characters in the story are well developed and can be compared and contrasted. It would also be a great read-aloud for little children because of the silliness in it.

I like that it had short chapters that were exciting. In that way a child could stay interested. It was also easy to visualize the scenes of each chapter with the details about what the penguins were doing in every situation. Overall, I recommend this easy to follow book for an enjoyable reading to your children!

My Popper's Penguin is a great book , and there's 12 penguins name Greta , Captain cook, Columbus , Victoria , Nelson , Jenny , Magelan , Adelina , Scott , Isabella , Ferdinand and Louisa. I like Mr. Popper Penguins because Penguin's are my third favorite animal. My Favorite animals is tiger, dog, penguin and bear. That's why I like it. And Mr. Popper Penguin is a funny book because the penguins always mess around with other people.
By: Willy

I recommend that you read Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. The genre is fantasy. Mr. Popper finds that penguins are funny. So Mr. Popper sends a note to Admiral Drake telling him how funny they are. So the Admiral sends him a penguin. The penguin has 10 babies. Read to find out what happens to the penguins and why they are so funny. I like this book because it's funny.

I liked the book Mr.Poppers Penguins because it is really funny.I think this book is funny because I like how Mr.Poppers gets one penguin but then later he gets a second penguin.The two penguin,Captain Cook and Greta,10 more baby penguin.Im in fourth grade and I think every kid and every adult would LOVE this book.This is the best book that I read since last year

By,Brielle 4th Grade

I'm fifteen (B. Rothermel's daughter), and recently checked out from the library a bunch of old, lighthearted books just for the heck of it. I had never read Mr. Popper's Penguins, but I found it to be really cute and funny, but definitely a bit outlandish and slightly dated. It is very short, but just the right length for kids ages 8-10, and I also think it would be a good read-aloud for younger children.

My daughter recently brought this book home, and after reading only one page, I went and bought my own copy! I had to have this for my classroom!
I teach children with mild to moderate specific learning disabilities who need to regularly experience success in reading if they are ever going to become lifelong readers. What better way to foster desired literacy behaviors than using this delightful tale of an absentminded housepainter, his tidy, yet serious wife, their two children, and 12 performing penguins!
After reading this book, I thought that it would be ideal to use as the focus of a thematic unit on penguins. Believe it or not, there are many themes in the book that lend themselves to serious classroom discussion. For example, Mr. Popper daydreams of far-away places. There is the theme of daydreaming, why people daydream, as well as the theme of travel. Students could be asked to journal about their daydreams, as well as their hopes and dreams of visiting faraway places, which leads into a study of the geography and culture of other people.
In my 6th grade language arts class, I plan on focusing on the 17 different types of penguins there are, where they are found, some of their habits, as well as studying about polar exploration. Thanks to this timeless tale, I have a wealth information to use for exploration with my own class.
Mr. Popper's Penguins is a wonderful example of how a well written trade book can be used across the curriculum, to foster lifelong literacy habits, and broaden a child's horizon.

My 8-year-old daughter and I are currently reading this old book together. It was given to her as a gift last year and we are just now getting around to reading it. She has been bugging me constantly to sit down and read more (we are only about half way through). While she could easily read this book by herself we are having a wonderful time reading this charming story together. We can't wait to see what silly thing will happen next. Even though this book was published long ago, it is still a great story that is great fun.

Mr.Popper's Penguins is a awesome book about this man that likes reading about the North and the South pole. He loves penguins, and one day a man brings him a penguin. He is so excited and the he gets more penguins. Mr. Popper and his family played a act for people with the penguins and got fameise. See what happens when the family and penguins do next in the story. So read Mr.Popper's Penguins.

I think Mr. popper's Penguins is the best book ever.But there are some problems in it for example they didn't tell about the eggs hatching.I would really liked if they put a lot more information about the eggs.Beside that I really liked the book.My favorite part was when Mr.Popper and the penguins became famous and they were traveling coast to coast.This book should be famous all around the world.BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!

By Dakota 4M

I loved this book when my second grade teacher read it to us over 43 years ago. My second graders love it today. There are so many extras to learn with the actual story - what life was like before television, when people traveled by train, when people went to see newsreels, when people saw trained animal acts at the theater... And they love all the funny things that happen to poor Mr. Popper and his family. They learned about Antarctica and the explorers like Admiral Drake and Captain Cook. They wrote about how they thought the story would end. Then they wrote letters back home but I don't want to give any more away. You'll fall for these lovable penguins and their family too!

I liked this book because Mr. Popper gets a penguin from Antarctica and he names him Captain Cook. Captain Cook and Greta have babies. Their names are: Columbus, Victoria, Nelson, Jenny, Magellan, Adelina, Scott, Isabella, Ferdinand, and Louisa. The penguins get into crazy situations. You should read this book because once you start reading it, you won't want to put it down.

A classic in children's literature! I enjoyed reading this for the first time and my third graders have enjoyed learning about penguins and the many travels of Popper's Penguins. This book provides a great start for discovering and learning about penguins.

I really liked this book because it was interesting how life would be with a penguin. The book was funny and fun to read. I didn't want to stop reading it because I always wanted to know what would happen next. The book shows that taking care of penguins is fun but it is hard work too. I would recommend this book to everyone in the 4th grade.

MR.POPPERS PENGUINS a phenomenal book hilarious written by Richard and Florence Atwater. This book is great. It is about a man called Mr. Popper, a house painter who loves the artic. He also wants a penguin as a pet. This great realistic fiction book. I loved it because it's humorous because of the penguins in showbiz. I recommend it for all ages.

This book is about a man who get's a pengiun and then he get another and soon they have twelve. This book was fantastic. Mr. Popper's Penguins has comedy and rich description that pulls the reader right in and makes them want to read more. This book makes you guess what will happen next because it's so well written. I would have to say this book is genius! I recommend that everyone reads this book because it is really great.

I had all forgotten about this book until I happened to come across the title here on the store. The plot is a little fuzzy these days, as it has been years since I last read it, But i certainly remember how much I enjoyed it, and how I asked my mother if we too could have a penguin in the icebox.

Any book that captures the imagination of a child and encourages him or her that reading doesn't have to be a boring chore gets five stars from me, and this charming story certainly satisfies those requirements.

I gave this book 5 stars because it was a very funny book. I really liked how the penguins did their act. I liked this book A LOT!!!
I am not a big reader but this book was definitely one of my absolute FAVORITE books!! This is a great book for kids ages 7+.
I really enjoyed reading this in my classroom. I think everybody should read Mr. Popper's Penguins!!
<3 FAVORITE BOOK EVER!!! <3
By Emma Grade 4M

Gabriella 4L - I read this book with my fourth grade class. The book was ok. I liked when Mr. Popper and his family traveled to different places with the penguins performing. In the beginning Mr. Popper and his family were poor. Then a penguin arrives in a box and everything changes. Another penguin comes and they have chicks (baby penguins). Mr. Popper teaches them have to dance and perform. They travel the world performing and earn lots of money.

This book was fantastic. Mr. Popper's Penguins has comedy and rich description. This book is great for all ages. This book pulls the reader right in and makes them want to read more. This book makes you guess what will happen next because it is so well written. I would have to say this book is one of my personal favorites. This book describes every thing and you can feel that your there and now what's going on.

I recommend that you read Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. The genre type is realistic fiction. Mr. Popper was a painter in Stillwater, and he ordered these penguins in the mail, then he becomes famous because his painting job kicks off. I liked this book because it has a great ending.

I love Mr. Popper's Penguins. I like the part when Mr. Popper went for a walk and Captain Cook went up stairs than went down stairs and dragged Mr. Popper behind.... I also like when Greta laid baby eggs and named them.... I didn't like when Mrs. Popper came home and saw a penguin in the house.... She was not happy.... I chose this rating because it is a great book for all ages... You should read Mr. Popper's Penguins sometime o when you get a chance.....

Katina

4th Grade-Miss McClurg

I think it is cool that Mr. Popper's Penguins was written so long ago and yet it is still funny for kids of today. I think the chracters in this book are very well developed and the problems and solutions that come from the penguins keep the book moving exceptionally well. I would reccomend this book for almost anyone who enjoys a warm story of a simple man's dream come true!

My son (8) got this book for Christmas and he loved it. He read it several times and even took it to school for his teacher to share it with the class. She really liked it and decided to share the whole book!!!
I read it a few times as well to both of my sons and had a great time as well. Buy it!!!

I read this book in a Book Club with three kids ages 8 and 9. We shared confusing parts and our questions. We met 4 times a week in the Book Club. We discussed word work and our thoughts and ideas. It was our second time reading the book and we understand it better because we read it in our Book Club. We were able to discuss questions and ideas that helped us understand the book better. If you have not read this book in a Book Club you may want to try it. It will help you understand it better. It is about a man that has 12 penguins and he is running out of money. Admiral Drake sent Mr. Popper a penguin. Mr. Popper named it Captain Cook. Then Admiral Drake sent Mr. Popper another penguin he named it Greta. Greta had ten baby penguins. This was a really awesome book.

I gave this book 5 stars because it was a very funny book. I really liked how the penguins did their act. I liked this book A LOT!!!
I am not a big reader but this book was definitely one of my absolute FAVORITE books!! This is a great book for kids ages 7+.
I really enjoyed reading this in my classroom. I think everybody should read Mr. Popper's Penguins!!
<3 FAVORITE BOOK EVER!!! <3
By Emma Grade 4M

Gabriella 4L - I read this book with my fourth grade class. The book was ok. I liked when Mr. Popper and his family traveled to different places with the penguins performing. In the beginning Mr. Popper and his family were poor. Then a penguin arrives in a box and everything changes. Another penguin comes and they have chicks (baby penguins). Mr. Popper teaches them have to dance and perform. They travel the world performing and earn lots of money.

This book was fantastic. Mr. Popper's Penguins has comedy and rich description. This book is great for all ages. This book pulls the reader right in and makes them want to read more. This book makes you guess what will happen next because it is so well written. I would have to say this book is one of my personal favorites. This book describes every thing and you can feel that your there and now what's going on.

I recommend that you read Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. The genre type is realistic fiction. Mr. Popper was a painter in Stillwater, and he ordered these penguins in the mail, then he becomes famous because his painting job kicks off. I liked this book because it has a great ending.

I love Mr. Popper's Penguins. I like the part when Mr. Popper went for a walk and Captain Cook went up stairs than went down stairs and dragged Mr. Popper behind.... I also like when Greta laid baby eggs and named them.... I didn't like when Mrs. Popper came home and saw a penguin in the house.... She was not happy.... I chose this rating because it is a great book for all ages... You should read Mr. Popper's Penguins sometime o when you get a chance.....

Katina

4th Grade-Miss McClurg

I think it is cool that Mr. Popper's Penguins was written so long ago and yet it is still funny for kids of today. I think the chracters in this book are very well developed and the problems and solutions that come from the penguins keep the book moving exceptionally well. I would reccomend this book for almost anyone who enjoys a warm story of a simple man's dream come true!

My son (8) got this book for Christmas and he loved it. He read it several times and even took it to school for his teacher to share it with the class. She really liked it and decided to share the whole book!!!
I read it a few times as well to both of my sons and had a great time as well. Buy it!!!

I read this book in a Book Club with three kids ages 8 and 9. We shared confusing parts and our questions. We met 4 times a week in the Book Club. We discussed word work and our thoughts and ideas. It was our second time reading the book and we understand it better because we read it in our Book Club. We were able to discuss questions and ideas that helped us understand the book better. If you have not read this book in a Book Club you may want to try it. It will help you understand it better. It is about a man that has 12 penguins and he is running out of money. Admiral Drake sent Mr. Popper a penguin. Mr. Popper named it Captain Cook. Then Admiral Drake sent Mr. Popper another penguin he named it Greta. Greta had ten baby penguins. This was a really awesome book.

Book Reviews
By Paula N
The book I read was Mr.Poppers Penguins .So far Mr.Popper got a penguin from the Admiral Drake.He named the penguin Captain cook.Captain Cook slept in the refrigerater on an icebox.Mr.Popper wanted
to learn moreabout the Antartic Adventures.Once Captain Cook pushed the best lamp down.It was quite
a good story.I will recommend this book who likes curios penguins.

This book is a very good book. I have read this book twice and this is the only book that was intresting enough to read two times. The plot is funny and it is a great book for second graders. I am 10 and I read this book in second grade. It was a very interesting book.

I liked the story because it made me feel like being outside in the cold playing and making snowmen. Mr. Popper had snow all over his house because of the penguins. The penguins enjoyed snow as much as I do. Everyone should love reading this book. Your love for winter will be read about in this book.

This is a delightfully amusing story about the adventures and misadventures of penguins from the South Pole being sent to a humble house painter. My daughters, 5 and 7 enjoyed this book immensely. At times, it was difficult to read through certain passages because I'd be stifling my own laughter.

What a delightful story! I really enjoyed the penguins antics and the Popper family. It was terrific fun to read this to the children.
Of course, my teen and I enjoyed it much more than the littler ones... But it was fun nonetheless.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a fun filled story for kids and adults of all ages. I'm in 4th grade. I very much enjoyed all of the penguins slipping and sliding on the ice. This is the best book I've read! The penguins did all sorts of super, silly, and funny tricks. It made me want to go to school more then I ever did, so I could read more of the book. I hope I get to read this story again.If you like penguins, this is the right book for you!
By Abby 4th Grade :)

We read this to our 7yo son every night before bed, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We found ourselves laughing aloud at the funny antics of the penguins. I consider it a must read, and we're looking forward to sharing it with our 3yo when he's a bit older.

This book is fabulous fun. It was a clear favorite of mine as a child. I'm delighted to see it available as an eBook. I'm glad to see that it has retained its wonderful illustrations. It is a top pick for any child for Christmas.

This is a fantastic book .It tells the story clearly so you can understand. I like the part were the penguins are practicing for their show at the theater. I also liked the part were the penguins and Mr. Popper went to jail. I might be a good book because it has lots of dialog so it will make the book more interesting to read. You should consider reading this book some time.

The book I read was Mr. Poppers Penguins. It is a good book. The book is by Richard Altwater. This story is about the Poppers who get a penguin in the mail. Soon the penguin lays ten eggs. They went into show business and lived a happy life. I recommend this book because it is excellent

I loved Mr. Popper's Penguins because it was very funny. My favorite part in Mr. Popper's Penguins is when he goes to the North Pole and starts a new breed of penguins. The only sad part in Mr. Popper's Penguins is when his first penguin almost dies, but he saves his penguin before that happens, and I'm not telling you people how.

Zach P. 4M

When I was a kid, Mr Popper's Penguins was one of my favorite books. I bought a hard cover edition from 1941 at a tag sale for 25 cents. When I recently found it in a box in the attic, I read it to my daughter, aged 6. She loved it too.

I was introduced to this book in 4th grade when my teacher read it to my class. I liked the book so much I got a copy for myself but somewhere along the way I lost it or gave it away. A few years ago, I found it online and decided to buy it.

This is a truly unique story that almost any child will love. After all, who wouldn't want a family of penguins living in their basement?

I loved this book and it taught us fourth graders valuable lessons. LIKE NOT TO KEEP LIVE PENGUINS IN OUR HOUSE! Maybe even to work with what you have. This book was just hilarious when the handyman ran away when he saw Captain Cook. Also when Captain Cook AND Mr. Popper were tobogganing down the stairs. That's what I have to say about this book and I hope you give it a try

its particular starts for me the love to souls ...i trully love it..i seen the movie right now..it made me write from inside very trully love about movie.. and i am soo sure i be very glad to read this beautifull love from heart..Thank you sooo much dear frds for your beautifull imagination on this love..

Mr.Popper's Penguins is the best book. and because it is old and a lot of people still read it is very amazing. I think that everyone should read it. When Mr.Popper gets a penguin by mail and then he trains them too do perforemences and when someone that goes on stage doesn't appear so they go on stage and become famouse.

In the Atwater's dated but daft story an average family in
Stillwater achieves national notoriety thanks to their unsual pets: a dozen penguins. A modest housepainter and decorator, Mr. Popper has an armchair passion: anything and everything to do with the North and South poles. He has even written to the famous explorer, Admiral Drake. To his delighted amazement the
generous scientist sends him a real live penguin as a surprise gift! Popper is thrilled, of course, but the family and the house must make considerable adjustments to accomodate the tastes and talents of a pro-social but inquisitive bird.
Always dressed in his tuxedo best, the newcomer is named Captain Cook and causes quite a sensation in the quiet town.
Enahanced by the illlustrations of Robert Lawson (Make Way for Ducklings) this silly story is a cute book for young readers. Prices and vocabulary seem quaint by today's standards, but kids will enjoy the comical struggle of human-penguin relations. Despite the credit craze of the 30's, the Poppers worry about the terrible expense of extra refrigeration, imported fish and a basement ice rink. But how can a dozen delightful penguins help with their own room and board? This tale remains a fun read from
a simpler time.

I think Mr. Popper's penguins is an okay book. Some of it was boring and some of it was exiting. For example, in the beginning of the story when the author was talking about Mr. Popper and his family, I found that part of the story to be uninteresting. However, it got a lot better later in the book when the penguins came into the story.

My teacher split me and my class mates in small groups to read Mr.poppers penguins .I gave this book 5 stars because this book was really funny . My favorite part was when the penguins we're tobogganing on the floor.The sad part was when Mr.popper and penguins went to jail .I think that you should read this book sometime.

THE BOOK IS ABOUT A MAN THAT ALWAYS DREAMD TO VIST ALASKA AND HE WRITES A LETTER AND GETS SOME PENGUINS AND THE LIVE IN HIS REFRIGERATOR AND IN HIS HOUSE. YOU WILL HAVE TO READ THE BOOK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. THIS BOOK IS NOT BAD TO READ

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a funny book. My favorite part was when the penguins tangled Mrs. Popper up in a rope, while Mr. Popper walked them. I wish they would have told more about what happened when Mr. Popper went to the North Pole to return the penguins. It was a terrific book and I think everyone should read it!

Without reading it first, I chose this book to be part of my son's summer book club, because I thought it would be fun for the kids to read the book and then go see the movie. I read the book on the way to and from a SF Giant's game (Go Giants!) and was extremely disappointed. The story was dry and lacking in character development. The book zipped through events with very little detail. I honestly think that if this book were submitted to a publisher now, that it would be rejected. It's a cute idea for a book, but the writing was not what I expected for a story that was made into a movie and praised so highly by so many people.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a great story for the whole family! I like the part of the book where Mr. Popper's penguins performed many funny tricks at the circus to make money for the family. I also liked when the penguins met up with a group of seals and some firemen and policemen put their hats on them. This book has alot of humor in it and would be a good read for anyone in the family.
Leah- Fourth Grade

I would recommend this book because it is hilarious. I liked how Mr. Popper took his penguins to perform in at theater. I also liked when Captain Cook scared the engineer . I also liked when the penguins met the seals. It was really sad when Mr.Popper and his penguins went to jail.I would recommend this book to anybody

Noah A. 4th grade Ms.Mcclurgs class

I realy enjoyed this book because my favorite anamal is a penguin. Most of the time it was pretty funny,and it kept me laughing. I thought that Richard Atwater has a verry good emagenation and knows whats funny about penguins.

I really enjoyed reading the book Mr. Popper's Penguins. It definitely held my interest the entire time. The penguins were very funny and playful. I especially liked it when the penguins kept interrupting the people's performances at the theater, which caused them to constantly mess up. I would recommend this book to kids of all ages.

BOOK REVIEW
Niko
The book I read was MR. POPPER'S
Penguins. In this book MR. Popper was a painter. I thought this book was good because it was funny. This book is about a man who likes penguins.

Looking for a fun read aloud? This is your book! It's sweet, funny, and interesting. I found myself chuckling through passages as I read aloud to my family at night. Great book. Wish this couple had written others. Enjoy!

Mr.Popper's Penguins was kind of confusing at first.It was like missing 5 minutes of a movie.I kept on reading and it started to make more sense .Also the book Mr.Popper's Penguins became more funner and more interesting.One of my favorite scene was when they built an icehouse in their basement, an there it was waiting for one or more penguins to use it ,"THE RINK ! " (the ice rink)The penguins had sooo much fun,like dancing on the ice.I liked this book a lot !Thats why I gave it 555555 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

READ MORE TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Darianne,4grade

This book is about a man who painted kichens for a living. The he got so tired of painting the same old thing but not the color the way he did it so he put two differnt colors than just one color.Colors like green and purple or blue and yellow.

I give this book four stars because there were some good parts and some parts that drove me nuts! My favorite part was when the penguins were famous. I like this book I hope you like it too!

- Lucas Mr Leslie 4th grade

Get this book! It is one of the greatest books I have read! It's a great story about a man(Mr.Popper) who's likes the Atlantic and gets a little surprise. It's a package from admiral Drake. Read the book and see what happens.

I liked this book because it had a lot of funny characters that made the book very life like. I thought this book was going to be funnier, but I still enjoyed reading the adventures of all the penguins with Mr. Popper. I think people should read this because it had many different and silly ideas to it.

Mr. Poppers Penguins is a funny book. It made me laugh when some of the penguins were pushing other penguins on the ladder! I would like 1 penguin but not 12 penguins like Mr. Popper. Its funny how Mr. Popper had 12 penguins. I would give this book 5 stars ***** because its such a great book! I think every kid should read this book.

I enjoyed reading this chapter book! I will recommend to get knowledge of 1938 before reading so you can relate more to the book, you may also understand more. I would encourage other fourth grade teachers to have their students read a funny book such as Mr.Popper's Penguins!

Landon 4th Grade
Mr.Popper's penguins is a great book. The Penguins are so funny, they make Mr. Popper crazy. I love when the Penguins are on stage and the crowd cheers for them. If you want to laugh and smile, read this book.

I have to say this is the all time best children's book ever, full of love and humor. I remember reading this myself and have recently bought two copies of this book, one so i can read to my self and children the other as a keepsake. I also have suggested this book to may other avid readers, young and old.

This is a must book for any reader and belongs on everyone shelf.

I didn’t enjoy this book because I don’t like penguins. The book didn’t come alive like other good books I have read. The story didn’t catch my interest and I found it hard to follow. I would not recommend reading this book, especially if you do not like penguins

In the book Mr. Poppers Penguin by Richard and Florence Atwater, there is never a dull moment! All kids from ages seven through eleven would love this silly story. This is my favorite book because I love when the crowds were cheering for the penguins during their first performance

This was a good book but I think the movie is better.My favorite part is when he just got captain cook because he was shocked. Some parts I didn't really like or get. This book was fun to read with all the sounds the penguins saying "ork!" and "gork!" .

I bought the book then ordered the audio cd. My class was going to start a chapter book unit and I chose this book. I like my students to hear the story read to them in a different tone. They have enjoyed it tremendously.

I thought the penguins were so cute. The story is okay. I think it wss better when Mr.Atwater was writing it. When Mrs. Atwater wrote it, I noticed the penguins stopped talking so much. I thought it seemed like Mrs.Atwater was sort of rushing at the end to finish the story. I don't think she took the time there...still the penguins were cute.

I liked the book, Mr. Popper's Penguins, but I did not love it. I felt like there was not enough action. Mr. Popper's Penguins was not my favorite book since I like mystery books the most.

Lauren - Mr. Leslie , 4th Grade

Mr. Popper's Penguins is an okay book. I dislike this book because of the time period. It takes place in 1938 and that is a much different time than now. I like how he had a bunch of penguins because I think penguins are smart and cute animals.

I really liked this book. My teacher put us in small groups and we read it together. I liked when they received Greta and she had her ten eggs . I thought this book was very cool. It stayed really interesting for me. That is the reason that I liked it.

Mr. Popper's Penguins was pretty good but not the best book I ever read. I liked most of the book but not the part when the penguins didn't like the canned shrimp. At the end, they liked the canned shrimp. It doesn't make any sense to me, why that would happen that way.

If you get confused easily this might not be the book for you.

By: Matt, fourth grade

This book was okay but I enjoyed watching the movie better. The book was a little bit funnier than the movie. I was surprised how the book ends compared to the movie. The ending was more realistic. I recommend that other people read this book.

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a great novel for all kids. My favorite part was when Captain Cook took Mr. Popper for a ride on his stomach down 3 flights of stairs. This book is a great piece of writing. I'll never forget it.

J.D. 4th Grade

I read this book to my daughters a bunch! I noticed one daughter reading it to herself later. She is currently at Carnegie Mellon and doing well. The other daughter reads a lot and is in college and doing excellently gradewise. So my grandnieces and nephew are getting the same reading "enhancer"... Hopefully it will have the same effect!

This is an absolutely adorable tale! This book follows the story of Mr. Popper who has a passion for Antarctica who ends up getting sent many penguins from an Antartic radio Show. I'll not spoil it but the book is NOTHING like the movie. The book is 100% better.

I enjoyed the book Mr. Popper's Penguins. I liked how he started with one penguin and ended up with 12 by the end. My favorite penguins were Captain Cook and Gelta. I would recommend this book to other fourth graders.

For a book that has been around for so long, this is a classic that will never lose its humor. I read this to my fourth grade class every year, and they love it! Keep this one in your home libraries - a great read aloud at bedtime for younger children, or an excellent winter book to read with a cup of hot chocolate for older kids. Enjoy!

I think that Mr.Popper's penguins is a pretty good book. At the begining of the story Mrs.Popper started to get fed up because Mr.Popper kept destroying the house when he was home. He was a painter and he only gets painting jobs in the spring. Mr.Popper, his wife and kids live in a bungalow in stillwater. They live off of Mr.Popper's job. They don't have a lot of money so they always have one type of food. I think that the book but it is not great. I feel that the book needs more exitement because the book is really boring. I also felt that the auther needs to make the big hard words need to be split up so I can understand them. I also feel that the book is really confusing. I think that because something is going on nd in the middle of that something going on something else starts happening.

I think this book funny because the penguin always go out on the stage when someone is out there. So the penguin always laugh at the person. Then the whole crowd started to laugh. DO READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!

I didn't like someparts of the book becouse it was boring.
I liked someparts of the book because it was funny and tout me about peguins.
They should of talked more about the eggs haching in the book.

It's a great book! It's very funny and a bit sad. The authors must have taken a lot of time writing this book since it's so wonderfully written. Our favorite parts of the book is when the penguins perform. We highly suggest this book to everyone who wants to read about penguins and want a good laugh. The ending surprised us!

For a book that has been around for so long, this is a classic that will never lose its humor. I read this to my fourth grade class every year, and they love it! Keep this one in your home libraries - a great read aloud at bedtime for younger children, or an excellent winter book to read with a cup of hot chocolate for older kids. Enjoy!

I think that Mr.Popper's penguins is a pretty good book. At the begining of the story Mrs.Popper started to get fed up because Mr.Popper kept destroying the house when he was home. He was a painter and he only gets painting jobs in the spring. Mr.Popper, his wife and kids live in a bungalow in stillwater. They live off of Mr.Popper's job. They don't have a lot of money so they always have one type of food. I think that the book but it is not great. I feel that the book needs more exitement because the book is really boring. I also felt that the auther needs to make the big hard words need to be split up so I can understand them. I also feel that the book is really confusing. I think that because something is going on nd in the middle of that something going on something else starts happening.

I think this book funny because the penguin always go out on the stage when someone is out there. So the penguin always laugh at the person. Then the whole crowd started to laugh. DO READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!

I didn't like someparts of the book becouse it was boring.
I liked someparts of the book because it was funny and tout me about peguins.
They should of talked more about the eggs haching in the book.

It's a great book! It's very funny and a bit sad. The authors must have taken a lot of time writing this book since it's so wonderfully written. Our favorite parts of the book is when the penguins perform. We highly suggest this book to everyone who wants to read about penguins and want a good laugh. The ending surprised us!

I liked Mr. Popper's Penguins because it was really funny. I think this is a great book to read with a fourth grade class or even your family! We thoroughly enjoyed reading it in our class! I hope we can read it again soon!

Fourth Grade Teacher

This is the book that ignited my imagination and life long love for reading. I chose this story as a child of nine years old on my very first trip to a public library and I've never forgotten it! I've just purchased the 50th anniversary addition to be sure that I'll have it on hand if I'm fortunate enough to someday have grandchildren. Then the tradition will continue!

This book was awesome. This guy loves Antartica. And he writes a letter to a studier in Antartica. The studier in Antartica sendes him a penguin. To see what happpens next you will have to read the book. It was a great book!

This book is about a man who is poor and he gets a penguin. The penguin gets married and has some babies. They put on shows for other people and charge money to come and see them. They travel all over. The Poppers become very rich. This was a great book.

My teacher read this book to my class when I was in elementary school. Now, I'm 17 years old and having watched the movie I realized I forgot what exactly happens in the book. So, I decided to read it again. It reminded me of why I fell in love with reading.

... My favorite animal since i was 2 is a penguin. Reading this book made me like them more! My room is filled with penguins! Anyways, this book is a great book. You should really read it. It is a good book for a book report or a project!

I think this book is a great book for kids because it is very funny and it teaches kids about penguins.I like this book a lot.I am a 4th
grader and I read this book in class with my friends.

***Mattias, 4th Grade***

<3!!!
Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater is amazing- no wonder it's still famous after being around for years! Mr. Popper gets sent a penguin in the mail by Admiral Drake, his idol. Then, Captain Cook, as he is named, gets sick, despite all the house's adjustments. So they bring in Greta, another lonely penguin, and then they make an ice rink in the basement. Greta lays ten eggs, and when the babies hatch, they add to the fun. But having ten penguins can be expensive, and the Poppers are poor, so they need money somewhere. Enter Mr. Popper's Performing Penguins! They go on tour all across the nation, and are instantly loved by the audience.
AWESOME BOOK! WHY ARE YOU READING THIS REVIEW?! READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

I love Mr.Popper's Penguins because it was very humorous! I love that they kept on going on the stage while the other people were performing! It was sad when Mr.Popper and the penguins went to jail. Another thing that I love about the book was when Mr.Popper, Admiral Drake, and the penguins went to the South Pole to visit the other penguins. It will be an all-time favorite book. <3 LOVE THIS BOOK <3

GRACE
MISS. MC CLURG'S CLASS

My daughter recently brought this book home, and after reading only one page, I went and bought my own copy! I had to have this for my classroom!
I teach children with mild to moderate specific learning disabilities who need to regularly experience success in reading if they are ever going to become lifelong readers. What better way to foster desired literacy behaviors than using this delightful tale of an absentminded housepainter, his tidy, yet serious wife, their two children, and 12 performing penguins!
After reading this book, I thought that it would be ideal to use as the focus of a thematic unit on penguins. Believe it or not, there are many themes in the book that lend themselves to serious classroom discussion. For example, Mr. Popper daydreams of far-away places. There is the theme of daydreaming, why people daydream, as well as the theme of travel. Students could be asked to journal about their daydreams, as well as their hopes and dreams of visiting faraway places, which leads into a study of the geography and culture of other people.
In my 6th grade language arts class, I plan on focusing on the 17 different types of penguins there are, where they are found, some of their habits, as well as studying about polar exploration. Thanks to this timeless tale, I have a wealth information to use for exploration with my own class.
Mr. Popper's Penguins is a wonderful example of how a well written trade book can be used across the curriculum, to foster lifelong literacy habits, and broaden a child's horizon.

This is the book that ignited my imagination and life long love for reading. I chose this story as a child of nine years old on my very first trip to a public library and I've never forgotten it! I've just purchased the 50th anniversary addition to be sure that I'll have it on hand if I'm fortunate enough to someday have grandchildren. Then the tradition will continue!

I have read a book called Mr.Popper. I like the book because penguin is one of my favorite animal. The book was so exciting that it made my eyes always pay attention on the book, and it made me want to read more. I like it when Mr.Popper has lots of penguins. The main problem on this book is that Mr.Popper always wanted a penguin, but one day, he did get a penguin. He took care of the penguin very well. After a while, Mr.Popper's penguin was having lots of children. One day when Mr.Popper was on jail, someone got him out, and told him to lived in Alaska.

Unfortunately, when the books arrived, a couple were not in the best of shape. Mr. Poppers Penguins pages in the middle of the book started falling out. My granddaughter was a little upset. I told her I will get her another.

I remember someones parent reading at my classroom. It never held any of the kid's attention, nor the parent's. At first the kids would be quiet hoping it would be great, but then 1 Chapter through they got restless asd started talking. It was only because the book wasn't good. I had to agree that the book is dull, boring, and the plot just isn't written well. I know this is fiction and all, I LOVE fiction and fantasy, but this just didn't make any sense. The idea was good, but it was just written out of order, cluttered, and dull. Maybe an adult MIGHT like this, but kids, NO WAY. Don't get this book.

For those of you who revolve around action, adventure, humor, drama, horror, fantasy, the future, and woe, then this is defenitly not the book for you.Mr. Poppers Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater expressess how a man is given a penguin from the Antarctic, and how he ends up having eleven more and teaches them how to perform tricks to make money for his family. To start Captain Drake- an antarctic explorer-sends Mr. Popper a penguin, Captain Cook. They build an icebox for him and he tidies up their house. After about a monthe or so, Captain Cook starts to get lonely, so Mr. Popper gets him another penguin from acquarium named Greta, and they have ten more penguins! They named the penguins: Columbus, Victoria, Nelson, Jenny, Magellen, Adelina, Scott, Isabella, Ferdinand, and Louisa. Since Mr. Popper is low on money, he trains the penguins to do tricks and they perform all across the country. They go from Boston, to Seattle, to New York as Poppers Performing Penguins. You just have to read this book, and believe me, you will never have enjoyed closing a book this much.

I try to read this story once a year. Not only do I find the story pleasurable but use the easy read to help with my own writing and reading speed of denser materials. I've loved this book since I was little and was first introduced to it in grade school. As for bad reviews, I don't know who your reading to but they must not understand the depth of the story. Not only are you entertained about a man, his family and some penguins, but it also sheds some light on a different time period and contends with creativity in the face of unemployment. If nothing else, you must give credit that this book was a labor of love and that Florence managed to finish it without Richard.

This is Amazing. Here is another great book I have to say was really good reading. I am a grown women and read this same book when I was a little girl with pony tails. Do you know what that means? This is a great book! After all these years, I came back to what made me happy. I can still remember sitting on the floor in my reading class on the floor in the corner. Wow! I love this book I love Mr. Poppers Penguins!