Tacky the Penguin

2010-12-06
Tacky the Penguin
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2010-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547347421
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An offbeat penguin shows his peers the power of individuality in this humorous tale from the author of Pookins Gets Her Way. Tacky is an odd bird. He likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his companions with a loud "What's happening?" In fact, he's something of an eccentric, which wouldn't be a problem if all the other penguins weren't such…conformists. When intimidating visitors invade their peaceful, nice, icy land, it'll take a lot more than a bunch of perfect penguins to save the day. Thank goodness Tacky's such an odd bird! “This book is must reading for any kid—or grown-up—who refuses to follow the pack.”—Publishers Weekly

Tackylocks and the Three Bears

2004-05-10
Tackylocks and the Three Bears
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2004-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054734791X
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How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky’s center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig and little red “skipping shoes,” everyone’s favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style. So what if the set is in shambles? This is one performance Mrs. Beakly’s students won’t soon forget.

Tacky in Trouble

2005-05
Tacky in Trouble
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780618380084
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Tacky the exuberant penguin accidentally goes sailboarding and winds up on a tropical island, where he meets an elephant who demands proof of Tacky's identity.

Tacky and the Winter Games

2007-10-29
Tacky and the Winter Games
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2007-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547346719
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"A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!

Tacky's Christmas

2010-09-27
Tacky's Christmas
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2010-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547504950
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Deck the iceberg wrap a gifty Fa la la la la la la la la... Tacky, Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect are celebrating the holiday with good cheer, singing, and lots of presents. Tacky’s present is a little bit different, and not exactly what his friends had in mind, but when the Christmas merrymaking is interrupted by hunters in search of pretty penguins, it's Tacky's gift that helps to save the day…. A bonus CD of original carols includes: Deck the Iceberg, Sandy Clawz is Coming to Town, The Six Days of Christmas, I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas, and Oh Tackytree!

Tacky and the Emperor

2000
Tacky and the Emperor
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0395981204
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It’s common knowledge that Tacky was never the best- dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant attire! Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor and entertainment to the emperor’s visit. Here is another wacky addition to Tacky’s myriad adventures in which friendship, kindness, and laughter always win out! Tacky fans will be carried to new heights of hilarity by this latest Tacky tale.

Tacky Goes to Camp

2009-05-04
Tacky Goes to Camp
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2009-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547424531
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Tacky and his fellow penguins are off to summer camp in Nice Icy Land to enjoy themselves while Rock Hopping, Line Dancing, and playing Capture the Ice Cube. One night, they gather around the campfire to sing, eat s’mores, and tell scary stories. But after going to bed, something straight out of one of their scary stories pays the sleeping penguins a visit. Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect think they should high-tail it out of there, but it is Tacky—with some unexpected heroics—who saves the day. Includes lyrics to the official Camp Whoopihaha song!

Hurty Feelings

2014
Hurty Feelings
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544106229
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It looks like trouble when Fragility, a hippopotamus whose feelings are easily hurt, meets Rudy, a rude elephant, on the soccer field.

Happy Birdday, Tacky!

2013-05-14
Happy Birdday, Tacky!
Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2013-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544055225
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The Nice Icy Land was crackling with busy-ness. It had taken weeks and a lot of whispery chirps for Tacky the Penguin’s friends to plan a Perfect Surprise Birdday Party for him on his special hatchday. With songs, presents, cake, fishy ice cream, and surprise entertainment from Iglooslavia’s own Twinklewebs the Dance Queen, how could anything go wrong? But it’s a comedy of errors . . . and all is far from perfect. Luckily, Tacky’s good cheer—and his flippity dance moves—save the day with a flap of his flippers and a tap of his tippywebs. Munsinger’s adorable, expressive penguin illustrations are the icing on the cake.