Books like Penguin in Peril by Helen Hancocks
In this humorous picture book, three hungry cats steal a penguin in an effort to catch fish for themselves. As the penguin attempts to escape, he is mistaken for a nun and then a waiter, creating a chain of comical misunderstandings. Eventually the penguin makes it home safely, while the cats are apprehended and sent to jail, where they endure a lifetime of gruel.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Helen Hancocks
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