Jonty Gentoo - Books - Living Paintings

Living Paintings

Jonty Gentoo

Written by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Suitable for: 0-5 years, 5-7 years (Key stage 1)

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Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous new picture book from 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 the Antartica (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.


What's inside

    • A picture book with braille pages and painted, raised tactile images.
    • Audio descriptions with music and sound effects on CD, and USB if you have chosen this format. The audio description is also available to stream from your online account for the duration of the loan.
    • An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box.

    Touch to see image list

    Jonty Gentoo with Adelie and Emperor Penguins

    Bearded Seal

    Polar Bear and Arctic Tern

    Donated by: Hays Travel Foundation

    What our members say

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    It is now 'Jonty Gentoo' when he sees a penguin Morgan loved the book and if he sees a penguin on TV it is now “Jonty Gentoo” and not Pingu! He even asked to go see penguins at a local wildlife park off the back of reading this book Parent
    He loves it every time Thanks to you and everyone involved with the charity. It's like his birthday when his new books arrives ... he loves it every time Jack, VI editor
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