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by Helen Lester (Author), Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
Tacky is always being teased by his perfect penguin friends. Will his eccentric ways prove that there is nothing wrong--and just enough right--with being different? This hilarious series following the adventures of one superlative penguin is a modern classic.
Tacky likes his Hawaiian shirt and spontaneous dance moves, but his fellow penguins find his oddball moves concerning when they interfere with winning the Penguin Cheering Contest. Can Tacky find a way to win that's all his own? From beloved children's book author Helen Lester and treasured illustrator Lynn Munsinger, this laugh-out-loud tale about embracing our differences will remind everyone that being different is part of the fun.Author Biography
Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on many funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin and Wodney Wat, as well as the new Laugh-Along series. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York. Lynn Munsinger has lived in Vermont and Connecticut, devoting her time to freelance illustration.
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Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.18 x 8.12 x 7.42 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 26, 1996
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Three Cheers for Tacky
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
