Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater
Youth Fiction - Lower Level - ATWATER

Can you imagine owning a penguin as a pet? The Popper Family in Mr. Popper's Penguins get to own 12 of these unique birds!

Mr. Popper is a painter who works many hours during the warmer seasons. Once cool temperatures hit, Mr. Popper spends most of his time studying about the North and South Poles which he finds fascinating. He specifically enjoys learning about penguins and writes a letter to Admiral Drake who is on an expedition in the South Pole.

One day, a big box arrives at the Popper address on 432 Proudfoot Avenue. Mr. Popper opens the box and much to his surprise, there is a shiny black penguin staring right back at him! Mr. Popper names him Captain Hook. At first Captain Hook seems happy with his new home, but as time passes it becomes obvious that Captain Hook is lonely. Thus, the Poppers decide to adopt a female penguin named Greta, and before long Captain Hook and Greta have 10 little penguins! What do you do with penguins that are used to living in freezing cold temperatures and cost quite a bit of money? Find out in the hilarious and delightful tale, Mr. Popper's Penguins, by Richard and Florence Atwater.