Penguin Pete's New Friends

Penguin Pete

by Marcus Pfister

In this second book in the Penguin Pete series, Pete leaves his mother's side to go on a voyage of discovery and makes many new friends along the way.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Friendship

12 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Marcus Pfister was born in Berne, Switzerland, and began his career as a graphic artist in an advertising agency. In 1983, he decided to dedicate more time to artistic pursuits, and began to write and illustrate his first book, The Sleepy Owl, which was published in 1986. His best-known work to date is The Rainbow Fish, which has remained on bestseller lists across the United States since 1992.

Marcus does most of his illustrations for children's books in watercolors. He begins each book by stretching watercolor paper over a wooden board so that it won't warp when wet. He then copies his rough sketches onto the paper in pencil. At this point, he is ready to begin painting. For backgrounds and blended contours, he uses wet paint on wet paper to get a softer effect. For sharper details, he first lets the paper dry, then paints the final picture layer by layer. When the illustration is complete he cuts the paper from the wooden board.

For books that feature holographic foil stamping, he then tapes a piece of transparent film over the art and indicates with a black marker where the foil stamping should be. The foil stamping is then applied during the production process after the pages are printed and before the final binding.

Marcus and his wife, Kathryn, work together in Berne, where they live with their three children.

Reviews

[Belinda Vlasbaard · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5 sterren- Nederlandse hardcover

Recensie volgt later. Uitgeleend.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book

[Lindsay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute pictures. Story was a little awkward, perhaps due to the translation?

[Regan Brakebush]

This was sweet, albeit a little dull. The character is smaller than the other penguins, so in the stories, he often doesn't get included in things. This time, he goes off on his own to fish, but ends up on an adventure befriending a whale, a boy, elephant seals and sea lions. He makes friends everywhere he goes. He's a little goofy so there are some humorous moments.

[Alicia Steagall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read for a child. Cute lovely story!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll say I did like this book. I liked how the storyline teaches that be a good person and to help those when they need it. I thought the pictures and colors used were ok. It's a good book for young children.

[Jolien Vanderghote · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ik las dit boek omdat ik ooit toen ik klein was een boekje van 'pit' had... Ik vond het toen geweldig maar als ik nu de vijf verhalen lees ben ik eigenlijk wat teleurgesteld omdat ik hou van verhalen waar kindjes iets uit kunnen leren. Dit was hier zeker niet het geval!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

no bookshelf is complete without it.

[Little Champs]

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