Description

Book Synopsis

Little Penguin has problems: his beak is cold; there's snow everywhere; the water smells salty; he waddles; he looks the same as everybody else. No it's not easy being a penguin!

The New York Times called Penguin Problems both funny and acerbic, the London Evening Standard declared it to be hilarious, and the Observer proclaimed, A philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original.

In this hilarious first collaboration from Jory John and the multi-award winning Lane Smith, a penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like ... and it isn''t all fun and games! Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it''s a land free of worries and responsibilities! Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no picnic. For starters, it is freezing. Also, penguins have loads of natural predators. Plus, can you imag

Trade Review
“Quirky and funny, and with a memorable message, this picture book is amusingly different.” * Carousel *
A small philosophy manual for readers of all ages is provided by the wonderfully original Penguin Problems […] Lane Smith makes his penguins look like worried clones, which adds to the humour of the whole. * Observer *
“Lane Smith’s stylish illustrations brilliantly capture universal emotions of loneliness, isolation and the widespread feeling of being ‘different’.” * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading *
“What a frostily fantastic book. A philosophical gem” * My Book Corner blog *

Penguin Problems

    Product form

    £7.59

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £7.99 – you save £0.40 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 22 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Jory John, Lane Smith

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Penguin Problems by Jory John

      Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 02/11/2017
      ISBN13: 9781406379150, 978-1406379150
      ISBN10: 1406379158

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Little Penguin has problems: his beak is cold; there's snow everywhere; the water smells salty; he waddles; he looks the same as everybody else. No it's not easy being a penguin!

      The New York Times called Penguin Problems both funny and acerbic, the London Evening Standard declared it to be hilarious, and the Observer proclaimed, A philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original.

      In this hilarious first collaboration from Jory John and the multi-award winning Lane Smith, a penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like ... and it isn''t all fun and games! Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it''s a land free of worries and responsibilities! Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no picnic. For starters, it is freezing. Also, penguins have loads of natural predators. Plus, can you imag

      Trade Review
      “Quirky and funny, and with a memorable message, this picture book is amusingly different.” * Carousel *
      A small philosophy manual for readers of all ages is provided by the wonderfully original Penguin Problems […] Lane Smith makes his penguins look like worried clones, which adds to the humour of the whole. * Observer *
      “Lane Smith’s stylish illustrations brilliantly capture universal emotions of loneliness, isolation and the widespread feeling of being ‘different’.” * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading *
      “What a frostily fantastic book. A philosophical gem” * My Book Corner blog *

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account