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Clarion Books, 2004-10-05

Tackylocks and the Three Bears

Tackylocks and the Three Bears

Tacky the Penguin

Helen Lester, Author

Lynn Munsinger, Illustrator

Paperback

9780618439539

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Even in his flowing blond wig and little red "skipping shoes," everyone's favorite misfit penguin, Tacky, imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style in this twist on the familiar tale. Full color.
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This fractured fairytale swaps perfection for personality, using humor and absurdity to champion individuality and teamwork. With comic timing and cheerful chaos, it reminds readers that being yourself—awkward moments and all—can still lead to unexpected success and strong friendships.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Birds • Birthdays • Camping & Outdoor Activities • Cheerfulness • Confidence • Friendship • Holidays & Celebrations • Horror • Humor • Humorous Stories • Individuality • Joy • Juvenile Fiction • Performing Arts • Personality • Places • Playfulness • Polar Regions • Self-Acceptance • Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Social Themes • Sports & Recreation • Teamwork • Theater & Musicals • Winter Sports

Readability • 3.3

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Tacky (Fictitious character: Lester) • Theater • Schools • Penguins

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Theater & Musicals • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Horror • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Polar Regions • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Birthdays • Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Camping & Outdoor Activities • Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports

How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky's center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig and little red "skipping shoes," everyone's favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style. So what if the set is in shambles? This is one performance Mrs. Beakly's students won't soon forget.

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