Publication
Picture Corgi, c2012.
Status
Available
Description
Penguin helps organize the annual talent show because he cannot identify his own gift, but when the show is over and the performers throw a party to show how much they appreciate Penguin's work, his aptitude becomes clear.
User reviews
LibraryThing member knhayes430
This is a cute book that follows Penguin and his friends as they prepare for a talent show. Penguin tries to figure out what talent he could showcase in the talent show and in the process tries many of the things his friends are good at. When he becomes distressed at his lack of talent, he decides
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to do behind the scenes work and organize the show by himself! The talent show is a great success and Penguin is able to realize his talent of organizing events. Show Less
LibraryThing member bereneezypie
This is a story about a talent show that all the animals participate in! All except one - Penguin. Penguin can't seem to find anything he's talented at, so he decides to plan the show so he remains involved. The talent show turns out to be amazing! The animals want to cheer Penguin up since he
I think this is a cute story! I think any aged child will like it and there are a few things adults will laugh about, too (for instance, the band at the talent show is called the Jolly Llamas).
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didn't get a medal, so they decide to throw him a party! Except the party they organize is lame and hardly anything goes right. That's when Penguin realizes his talent for party planning and gets right to work at setting his own party right!I think this is a cute story! I think any aged child will like it and there are a few things adults will laugh about, too (for instance, the band at the talent show is called the Jolly Llamas).
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LibraryThing member RachelBowers
When penguin can't think of a talent for the talent show he volunteers to help run the show instead. It was a huge success, except Penguin didnt win any medals like his friends. When his friend notice how sad a lonely Penguin feels they decide to throw him a party, celebrating how great his did
I would use this book in the classroom to teach children that you don't have to be good at everything, but there is always something you are good at.
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planning the talent show. The party is a disaster and Penguin realizes his true talent when pulls the party together with a huge success.I would use this book in the classroom to teach children that you don't have to be good at everything, but there is always something you are good at.
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LibraryThing member mackenzie1992
This is a great story to read to students to explain that everybody has different talents.
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
With the annual Talent Show around the corner, Penguin tries to come up with an act, only to find that he doesn't seem to have any discernible talent. His friends Albatross, Bear, Rabbit and Fox all try to help him, but nothing works. Finally Penguin contents himself with organizing the show, so
Penguin's Hidden Talent is the fifth picture-book I have read from South African author/illustrator Alex Latimer, and like many of the others it pairs an entertaining animal tale with appealing artwork. Any child who has confronted something like a talent show with bewildered uncertainty, and wondered if they had any talent at all, will take Penguin's story to heart, and will appreciate both the message of affirmation here, and the depiction of a supportive group of friends.
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that even though he doesn't perform, he can remain involved. When his friends attempt to throw him a thank-you party, with dubious success, he finally realizes where his talent really lies: in party planning!Penguin's Hidden Talent is the fifth picture-book I have read from South African author/illustrator Alex Latimer, and like many of the others it pairs an entertaining animal tale with appealing artwork. Any child who has confronted something like a talent show with bewildered uncertainty, and wondered if they had any talent at all, will take Penguin's story to heart, and will appreciate both the message of affirmation here, and the depiction of a supportive group of friends.
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Language
Original language
English
ISBN
9780552562676