  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 04/01/1988 K-Gr 2 Tacky the Penguin is a total nonconformist who lives with a group of formal, proper penguins. But it is Tacky who foils the plans of three critters with ``get-rich-quick plans'' that threaten the penguins' existence. With his un-penguin-like antics, Tacky puzzles the hunters to such an extent that they're firmly convinced they cannot be in the ``land of the pretty penguins.'' This is a rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are advantages to being an individual. Munsinger cheerfully captures the mood of the tale with her whimsical, full-color illustrations that are particularly strong in depicting the hunters' determined, then befuddled, expressions and Tacky's madcap antics. This is sure to elicit lots of chuckles from young readers. Bonnie Wheatley, Emma Conn Elementary School, Raleigh, N.C. - Copyright 1988 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Loading...
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