"A baby penguin narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development"--Provided by publisher.
Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.
One day, Jo?o is walking along the beach and discovers a penguin covered in oil and weak. Jo?o cleans the penguin and nurses him back to health, but when he goes to release him back to the sea, the penguin doesn't want to leave. Jo?o names the penguin Dindim and continues to care for him. Eventually, Dindim does go and join his colony, but he returns for eight months every year to spend time with his rescuer.