In their usual zany style, Lester and Munsinger demonstrate the problems, and the advantages, of being an individual. Tacky's story takes place one day when some intimidating visitors come to visit on the penguins' icy land. Full color.

Fluffy's name is a source of sorrow to the sharp-quilled youngster, until he meets and befriends a rhinoceros named--Hippo!

Pinkerton Pig always has to be first--first in line, first off the bus--until, running to be the first for a sandwich, he finds himself in big trouble with a Sand Witch. Full-color illustrations.

Spoiled Princess Penelope can't get her new parrot to talk until Prince Percival comes courting. She hides the useless parrot behind a curtain, to have the prince be greeted by "Talk, Big Beak!" and "Look, Birdbrain!" Winner of the C.S. Lewis Medal and the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award. Full color.

It's common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant attire Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor and entertainment to the emperor's visit. Here is another wacky addition to Tacky's myriad adventures in which friendship, kindness, and laughter always win out Tacky fans will be carried to new heights of hilarity by this Tacky tale.

Lester tells her personal story, sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author. Using her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes, Lester creates a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life. Full color.

Tacky the Penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island, captive to an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky's floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. The elephant thinks that Tacky would make a pretty centerpiece, so she arranges him in a vase and sets him on her table. Tacky's fans are sure to delight in the show as Tacky uses all of his best penguin moves to wriggle himself out of this hilarious jungle mix-up. Only the team of Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger could pull off a tale of such far-fetched adventure. They are masters at the art of creating silly...

Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.

An extremely sensitive hippo learns to take compliments and be aware of and respect the feelings of others in this story. Full color.

Tacky and his fellow penguins have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready--but are the games ready for Tacky? Full color.