The Penguin of Ilha Grande
Shannon Earle, illustrated by Renato Alarcão
The true story follows Seu João after an oil-covered penguin comes ashore in Brazil. He saves the bird’s life, and the two become friends. The account centers on their connection after the rescue; Dindim does not return to the wild. It places the encounter on Brazil’s coast and focuses on the relationship between a man and a penguin. A man rescues the bird after it washes up, covered in oil.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
