He arrived on the doorstep of a family that took him in and one of the children took him to school in his bag. De personages zijn levendig beschreven en Iona Rangeley heeft zich goed ingeleefd in de kinderen. Het verhaal is fantasierijk en avontuurlijk, maar tegelijk heeft de auteur er ook wel realistische dingen in verwerkt, zodat het voor volwassenen eveneens een leuk verhaal kan zijn. My thanks to Harper Collins Children’s Books UK and NetGalley for the ARC of “Einstein the Penguin”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman’s hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY Het verhaal speelt zich af in de maand december, dus de kerstperiode komt er ook in voor. Ideaal boek dus om te lezen in aanloop naar kerst.

The Stewarts never could have guessed that a day trip to the zoo would mean they’d end up sharing their house with a penguin, let alone the amazing mystery that follows. Will appeal to fans of Paddington.” -iNews Best Children’s Books for Christmas When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” The story carries a lot of Paddington vibes, mainly because this tale is also set in London and that wild-animal-with-a-family trope seems similar and familiar. But other than this common factor, the two stories are quite different. Of course, I would have loved it to be more like Paddington. Who wouldn’t want a talking penguin?It’s a fun, sweet story that will appeal to younger readers, especially those who love penguins – and really, who doesn’t? One day, Einstein the penguin turns up at the house of the Stewart family and they discover he is on a rescue mission.Funny, intriguing and utterly heart-warming, this wonderful chapter book will delight newly confident junior readers.

Paddington, the brown bear from darkest Peru, is found by the Brown family on Paddington Station with his hat, duffel coat and marmalade sandwiches. Now comes the big question. Why has Einstein come to the Stewarts? Can he stay with them like a pet? Soon, a mystery begins to unravel and Imogen and Arthur discover that Einstein is as smart as his name and has come to them on a mission. It's Penguin Awareness Day, so, we've put together a booklist full of books about penguins, so you can get to know more about the flightless birds and love everything they're about.The story somehow in the middle of book seems a bit boring but I'm sure that kids will enjoy it a lot. On the other hand, the book started off well for me but soon became quite far-fetched. Kids will enjoy the antics of the siblings and the clever penguin as long as they don’t ask “how”. This is because there are quite a few things left unexplained and are absolutely unrealistic. ( Yeah, okay… Children’s book… I gotta dial down my logical side.) There are also some things that didn’t quite work out the way I wanted. ( Expectations issue again… Sigh!) Imogen and Arthur discover the penguin is called Einstein, who has a lost friend, Isaac. Imogen and Arthur set to some detective work.. where are these penguins from? How did they end up here? and where is Isaac now? An adventure full of suspense unfolds and they end up travelling to Scotland, meeting detectives (and getting them into trouble with their boss!) rescuing Isaac and spending Christmas with a penguin!

Einstein the Penguin is a fun holiday read for our 7-9ers, or even our tinier readers 5+ with your help. It’s perfect for a read-aloud because oh!! There are so many voices to do!😂 Iona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.

Gave me all the feels of when I was a kid reading Famous Five, Secret Seven, Baby-Sitters Club etc - just felt so nostalgic reading this sweet and fun tale of a tiny penguin who shows up at the Stewarts' home after their visit to the London zoo. But he didn't just follow them home from the zoo, there's a very important reason he's in London in the first place. ;) Einstein is also extraordinary, because he is a PENGUIN ON A MISSION! And Detective Imogen and able assistant Arthur have to put on their smarts and be brave to help their little friend. I love it! 😍 This book is the story of Einstein, a penguin, who has embarked on a journey to find his friend Issac and incidentally lands on the doorstep of Stewart’s family one winter morning. With not many options left, the Stewarts decided to help Einstein out in his quest but will everything be as simple as it seems? Because we are talking about penguins, right? Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the Transylvanian Express - and it's up to you to solve the case! Part of the Solve Your Own Mystery seri...

On one fine day Stewart’s family visits zoo. While leaving Mrs. Stewart says to Einstein(penguin) at the zoo that he can stay with them whenever he wishes. They get a surprise visitor in the evening. It’s the adorable penguin from the zoo. Can he stay with them forever?? Why did he visit them? Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - This is the first book that I’ve read with my Year 3 book club and it’s been really enjoyed. This is one of the four shortlisted books for the Spark! School book award 7+ fiction. In het boek zijn er ook illustraties te zien. Deze zijn mooi en treffend. In het e-book is er een fase waarin moeder, Imogen en Arthur iets tegelijk roepen. Op de volgende pagina is er een illustratie met de zin te zien en op de daaropvolgende pagina nog eens de tekst. Dit vond ik goed bedacht van het uitgeversteam. However, Einstein’s stay with the family is not just because he sought a home. It seems he’s on the search for a friend from whom he was separated at Sydney Zoo. Can Imogen piece together the clues that Einstein’s collected? Then again, can she and Arthur stay a step ahead of the suspicious man in the hat?Perfect for all readers from 7 to 70, Einstein the Penguin introduces an unforgettable new character in a future-classic and fantastically funny debut for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin into your own home... I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY The story idea is lovely and the way the family adapt to Einstein is delightful. There are many plot holes (like how does Einstein know where they live and how did he get to their house?) but they do not seem to matter too much. The school scenes and the way a small child behaves are not quite right - something I think children will notice, but the story is quite an easy read and just the right length for Lower Key Stage 2 readers.