num_pages: 139
description: The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, then get a penguin from the zoo who mates with the first penguin to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done before they eat the Poppers out of house and home!A classic of American humor, this story of a gentle housepainter and his high stepping penguins has delighted children for generations.
language: English
title: Mr. Popper's Penguins
titlecomplete: Mr. Popper's Penguins
genres: Middle Grade, Chapter Books, Animals, Childrens, Juvenile, Young Adult, Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Humor
ratings_count: 71483
places: Minnesota, Stillwater, Minnesota
awards: awardedAt: -978278400000
name: Newbery Medal, awardedAt: -378662400000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, awardedAt: -915120000000
name: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
publisher: Little, Brown and Company