Storytime Share

Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

As you read the book, ask the children to identify the animals in the book. Talk about the landscape in the pictures–where in the world might this take place? Use words the children may not know (arctic, icebergs, ice floes, glaciers, etc.). Also, talk about Tacky the Penguin’s personality, his uniqueness and originality, explaining words children may not know. For an activity, have children and adults draw and color a penguin however they want.
Aside: We used lots of interesting words today with Tacky the Penquin, some were not even in the book. This helps develop your child’s vocabulary. On your way home, talk about being creative and ways your child is unique.
Submitted by David Banker, Radford (VA) Public Library