Penguin on Holiday
Antarctica is far from your only option. From the windswept beaches of Tierra del Fuego at South America's tip to sunny Cape Town, South Africa, and Melbourne, Australia, penguin colonies exist in many strikingly beautiful destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. There's no denying it: Penguins are among the most charismatic creatures.
Their notorious curiosity, waddling gait and comical body language seldom fail to charm.
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But these flightless sea birds have evolved over 15 million years to become strong, nimble swimmers that often migrate long distances in pursuit of fish following seasonal ocean currents. Today, most of the 18 species of penguins are in decline because of climate change, habitat destruction, pollution and overfishing -- in fact, more than half are considered endangered. You can support their survival by visiting carefully managed colonies where tour operators respect penguin habitat and educate visitors about conservation efforts.
November through March -- when it's the warmest in the Southern Hemisphere -- is prime time for viewing many penguin species. During the warm season, they spend more time on shore to breed, nest and raise their young. Ushuaia, Argentina , the southernmost city in the world, boasts several tour operators offering day cruises to view penguins and other marine life. But only one, PiraTour, gives visitors the chance to walk among the penguins.
PiraTour runs two six-hour tours daily from the port of Ushuaia. Tours are limited to 20 people, so be sure to make reservations well in advance. A minute minivan ride takes visitors through Patagonian forests and along secluded pebbly coves before arriving at Estancia Harberton, a charming family-owned farm and marine center. From there, visitors transfer to a boat for a short ride to Isla Martillo, a research station that monitors the 3, pairs of Magellanic penguins and a small colony of gentoo penguins that nest here between September and April.
Visitors will spend up to an hour observing the very vocal Magellanic penguins, which bellow and strut along the beach by the hundreds. The tour guide will instruct you to maintain a safe distance from the birds, but be prepared for them to approach you as penguins can be extremely curious.
After a few minutes on the beach, you'll be led up a bluff to see their nesting ground, where the birds often return to the same mate and same nest year after year. Back at Estancia Harberton, you'll have time to grab a hot drink at the tea room or explore the farm's on-site marine research center.
There is also a guest house and camp sites; contact Harberton directly if you want to extend your visit to this peaceful haven. Otherwise, Ushuaia offers a wide range of accommodation options, from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels perched on glacial mountainsides overlooking the city. High-end hikes in Patagonia and four other stunning places. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime.
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My son 2 loved the bright pictures and the illustrations. The story was exciting enough to keep him actually sitting and listening as I read it to him.
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My daughter 9 was able to read it as well and thought it was funny and cute. I definitely recommend to parents of small children if you enjoying reading together! I received this copy through Goodreads Firstreads. Sep 04, Christopher James rated it it was amazing Shelves: Mommy's Review I received this book for free as a First Reads giveaway. I read it to my son 9 months and he loved the pictures.
He doesn't usually sit still for a whole book quite yet, but he made it through most of this one. I loved the story! It is simple and meaningful and perfect for kids of all ages.
Penguin on Holiday
The illustrations exceeded my expectations Salina Yoon is amazing and I will definitely be looking into buying more of her books for my son. This is a sweet little book about vacations and friendship. Penguin is bored with the ice and snow. He has skied and sleded and ice scated and now he wants a chamng. Penguin takes a small iceberg and mahes it to a tropical island. However penguin doesnt know how to enjoy hot sun and rough sand until his new friend crab shares summer joys with him. May 26, Rainey rated it liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here. This was a cute, quick read.
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Though less appealing to an adult than more artistically created picture books, I would highly recommend this book to parents of a child who has recently made a new friend on vacation. Penguin, upon having to leave his vacation-friend, Crab, reflects the sense of loss young readers might feel at leaving a friend behind.
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Jan 12, Elizabeth rated it really liked it. Not so much a book about going on a vacation as about making a friend while there! I love the unlikely friendship of penguin and crab. And the silly word play delights me, "I shell return".
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The illustrations in this book are lovely. Jun 15, Jessica rated it really liked it Shelves: Charming, with bold illustrations, I loved seeing what else Penguin would do. May 26, Sarah rated it it was amazing. I love love love penguin. Jan 27, Lindsay rated it really liked it. Very sweet and silly story about a penguin who could use a break from the cold. He finds a tropical climate to have fun in and ends up meeting a new friend. His new friend knows that their playtime is short so they enjoy the time they have until the penguin must return home. Not to worry though, penguin's new friend comes to visit the cold to see what its like on the other side.
Easy reading and lots of giggles. Penguin tires of his snowy landscape and decides to go on vacation somewhere tropical. After learning that the same activities he enjoyed in icy terrain don't really work in sand, he befriends a crab who shows him the fun things he can do at the beach. Eventually, vacations must come to an end A cute story about taking a little break and trying out new things in new places, and making lasting friendships while on those adventures.
Jan 18, Lara rated it it was amazing. Love the whole Penguin series! The illustrations are bright and cheery and I love the little details like Crab's mittens! The story reads easily and nicely covers the idea of doing different things while on vacation, but also that vacations must end and it's bittersweet to return home.