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Jonty Gentoo Early Reader

By Julia Donaldson
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Jonty Gentoo Early Reader by Julia Donaldson, winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated, is a delightful tale rich with beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt story. "Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the... Read More
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Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime! Jonty the gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica! Children will love cheering Jonty on his way, in this fabulous story by the creators of The Gruffalo.

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Jonty Gentoo Early Reader by Julia Donaldson, winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated, is a delightful tale rich with beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt story.

"Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine

"A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic." - The I

"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing." - Sunday Times

Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime in this accessible early-reader format, crafted by superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)

Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024).

This early reader edition features an extra-clear font and layout, making it accessible for those gaining confidence in reading.

Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page ensure an engaging reading experience.

Explore fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with plenty of details to spot, including seals, polar bears, and lots and lots of penguins!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog, and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780702345166

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alison Green Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

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