PPBF: Penguin and Pinecone

Title: Penguin and Pinecone
Written & Illustrated By: Salina Yoon
Publisher, year: Walker Books for Young Readers, 2012
Suitable For: ages 2-12

Themes/Topics: Friendship

Opening: One day, Penguin found a curious object.

Brief Synopsis: When Penguin finds a lost pinecone one day, an unlikely friendship blooms. But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones can't live in the snow-they belong in the warm forest far away. Though he will miss his friend, Penguin returns Pinecone to his home, dreaming of the day they can reunite. And when he finally returns to the forest to check on his friend, Penguin discovers that love only grows over time-and so do little pinecones! Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating friendships lost and found, and overcoming the odds to be with the one you love.

Links To Resources and ideas for use in the classroom:

make your own pinecones:

paint with pine needles:

make your own ornaments:

ideas for activities from http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/12/p-is-for-penguins-and-pinecones/

Read Dav Pilkey's

Why I Like This Book:  The illustrations and weight of the paper make this book so attractive. The friendship is funny and endearing. There are so many age groups that this appeals to.