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Prince Oliver Penguin and his Friend, Olivia Kindle Edition

by Shirley Read-Jahn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 out of 5 stars (5)
Many years ago, when Olivia's family moved to the Falkland Islands, she unexpectedly made friends with a persistent young King penguin. She named him Prince Oliver and the pair adored each other. They did everything together and were never apart. But what will happen when Olivia's father announces that the family must return to England and Olivia must leave Prince Oliver Penguin behind? This beautiful tale, based on a true story, will charm both 5 - 7 year olds and adults alike.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 7 years
  2. Book 1 of 1
    Prince Oliver Penguin
  3. Print length
    18 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 and up
  6. Accessibility
    Learn more
  7. Publication date
    July 2, 2018
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
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King penguin, Falkland Islands, 5-7 years old, penguin rides on ship, based on true story
King penguin, Falkland Islands, 5-7 years old, penguin rides on ship, based on true story
King penguin, Falkland Islands, 5-7 years old, penguin rides on ship, based on true story

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Prince Oliver Penguin and His Friend, Olivia by Shirley Read-Jahn is a children's book written for kids between the ages of five and seven. In the story, Olivia and her family move from England to the Falkland Islands for her father's work. When she gets there, she meets a king penguin. This king penguin comes to her house to see her so often that he eventually becomes her pet. She names him Prince Oliver. The two are inseparable and will be friends forever. Or will they? You'll have to read this tale that was inspired by a true story to find out.

I really enjoyed this book. The pictures throughout the book were cute and really matched the story. They helped move the book along. I think any child that reads this book will enjoy the images. I was also impressed that the author did all of the illustrations herself. If this is pointed out to the kids that read it, I think it could definitely be inspiring for them!

Not only were the pictures great, this book was also very well-written. I only noticed a couple of minor errors within the book. I really appreciate that the author took the time to make sure that the writing was edited. The story also flowed nicely and was written at the perfect level for the intended age group. Well-written books are so important for children to read since they are at a critical stage of learning. This author really did a great job with the writing.

The only aspect I could possibly see kids having trouble with when reading the book is the formatting of the pictures. They are interspersed fairly randomly throughout the story instead of having a picture on each page. However, I think if it is explained to children that this is a book with pictures not necessarily a picture book, any problem with it could be avoided. Because of the formatting, the book could also be used to transition children into books that don't have pictures.

I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. The only issue I saw with the book wasn't enough to take away a star. The story was cute and well-written. I would not hesitate to hand this to my Godchildren to read, and I tend to be picky about which books I'll actually read with them. I would recommend this book to anyone with children or to any adult who just wants a cute short story to read. I can't think of a single person who wouldn't enjoy this book.

About the Author

Shirley Read-Jahn was born during World War II and educated in England before becoming a hippy and living in an ancient Roman burial tomb in Matala, Crete. She went on to take up many different colourful careers, including swimwear model, interpreter, landscape gardener, paralegal and events organiser. She also co-founded the highly-successful San Francisco Jazz Festival as well as running her own landscape business in the United States.
Shirley has belly-danced since her thirties, still plays table-tennis, and now lives in Australia. In retirement, she has finally found time to devote to her passion for writing and the books swirling around in her head.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F72PYCV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SR-J Publications
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 18 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 and up
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Prince Oliver Penguin
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars (5)

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Shirley Read-Jahn was born during World War II and educated in England before becoming a hippy and living in an ancient Roman burial tomb in Matala, Crete. She went on to take up many different colourful careers, including swimwear model, interpreter, landscape gardener, paralegal and events organiser. She also co-founded the highly-successful San Francisco Jazz Festival as well as running her own landscape business in the United States.

Shirley has belly-danced since her thirties, still plays table-tennis, and now lives in Australia. In retirement, she has finally found time to devote to her passion for writing and the books swirling around in her head.

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5 out of 5 stars
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A penguin odyssey
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    Ms. Read-Jahn gives us a delightful childhood tale and folds in some biology and geography along with it. It will bring a tear to the eye and a smile to the face of young and old alike. Prince Oliver Penguin is a winner.
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  • Barbara Sutton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prince Oliver Penguin and his Friend , Olivia
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
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    Lovely story for children and also adults. It is beautifully illustrated also. This is a trilogy, there are two more wonderful stories you must not miss!
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  • Pam Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book would be a perfect birthday or Christmas present for a child who is ...
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2018
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    This book would be a perfect birthday or Christmas present for a child who is moving from picture books to books with fewer pictures and more words. I shall be ordering it for all my grandchildren. It is such a sweet story, and true too, I understand. The illustrations, done by the author herself, are lovely. I hope she writes more books like this. I shall be watching out for them.
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  • Justine L
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely true story
    Reviewed in Australia on August 14, 2018
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    We were touched by this story of a little girl and her pet. A really lovely story of love and adventure. Our son really enjoyed the adventure and now wants his own pet penguin, which will be a bit difficult to achieve!
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