Mr. Popper's penguins / Atwater, Richard

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.SUBJECTS: Newbery Honor Book , Humorous stories , Penguins-Fiction , Newbery Award , Penguins , Family 1939 Newbery Honor Book , Juvenile fiction , Stories , Fiction , Humor , Character Education , Level Q , Humorous fiction , Caring.

Tom Popper, a successful businessman who's clueless when it comes to the really important things in life, until he inherits six 'adorable' penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom's rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland, and the rest of his world upside-down. Adapted from the award-winning classic children's book, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a cool blast of fun for all ages.