Lester, Helen

Ewetopia has never been comfortable in her own wool, so when she is invited to a costume party, she thinks she has found the perfect chance to shine, but her costume is a flop, leaving her on the sidelines until a mysterious guest with questionable motives tries to sweep Ewetopia off her feet.

An Australian wombat joins the Champs baseball team, and even though he is disastrously ignorant about the game, his innate talents save everyone when a tornado suddenly strikes.

While awaiting a visit from the Emperor, a group of penguins fail to recognize their friend Tacky in the Emperor's clothes.

Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to adulthood and discusses how she writes.

Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.