Sunk

Penguin Blue, star of Blown Away is back. He and his friends are pirates, sailing across the seas in search of treasure. But what happens when they are shipwrecked? Will Penguin Blue be able to come to the rescue with a cunning plan? Using a simple rhyming text Biddulph captures the fun of playing at pirates – yes, it is a game – the final spread confirms this when we see the pirate ship transformed into an Adventure Playground. What fun. The theme of cooperation and friendship is entirely appropriate and neatly played out. Biddulph’s illustrations are, as always, beautifully designed. His bold, uncluttered images and clear, saturated colours demand the attention of the young audience at whom this is aimed. The cover is an invitation in itself. Penguin Blue and his quirky adventures are fast becoming a staple at Storytime. We must hope he has plenty more.