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Tacky and the Winter Games: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

Helen Lester

"A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Oct 29th, 2007
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.49in - 8.23in - 0.12in - 0.32lb
  • EAN: 9780618956746
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: Sports & Recreation - Winter SportsHumorous StoriesSocial Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

About the Author

Munsinger, Lynn: - Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont.
Lester, Helen: -

Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. helenlester.com

Praise for this book

"Munsinger's Antarctic animal characters are easy to warm up to, and Lester's energetic story keeps pace with the silliness. Go, Tacky, go!" --Horn Book Horn Book --