Peter Loves Penguin by David McPhail

Peter Loves Penguin

David McPhail
Illustrated by David McPhail

David McPhail has a true talent for creating books that are endearing.  This story of Peter and his pet penguin is no exception.  The first page of this book shows Peter and Penguin asleep side by side in the bed.  As the reader turns the page Peter and Penguin wake up to begin there day.  Each page is a part of their day together as best friends.  The story shows how Peter and Penguin are alike and how they are different.  For example when they go outside to play in the snow Peter needs books but Penguin does not.  The story also demonstrates sharing, cooperation, unselfishness, shared enjoyments and love between best friends.

McPhail’s illustrations are a perfect fit for his own prose.  Soft, muted water colors give a feeling of tenderness and warmth.  McPhail chooses words that pack a lot of meaning in them so he doesn’t have to use many on each page.  The simple text carries the story brilliantly.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.