Montgomery, Ross. Penguin Huddle. Sarah Warburton, Illus. Walker, 10/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3131-1. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL.
After a busy day of play, a group of penguins falls asleep in a huddle to keep warm. When they wake, they discover they are frozen together, and travel to a city to get help where they eventually defrost. The story is sweet but overlong, with a clear message on collaborative problem-solving, using a text with alliteration. The brightly colored digital cartoon artwork features a world full of animals (no people) with expressive faces. Adult readers will recognize the city as New York, where all the animals pitch in to assist. Originally published in 2022 in the UK.
Penny Peck—SJSU iSchool