A classic of American humor, the adventures of a house painter and his brood of high-stepping penguins have delighted children for generations. Here is a book to read aloud in groups of all ages. There is not an extra or misplaced word in the whole story.--The Horn Book. Newbery Honor Book. nThe classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. nMr. Poppers Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Poppers Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents.n