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Mr. Popper's Penguins

by Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater · 1938

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The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, then get a penguin from the zoo who mates with the first penguin to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done before they eat the Poppers out of house and home!

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A classic of American humor, this story of a gentle housepainter and his high stepping penguins has delighted children for generations.

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childrensyoung adultmiddle gradepicture books
Length
short · 139 pages

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