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Mr Poppers Penguins: Childrens Book, Adelie Penguins, Captain Cook And Adventures
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Published: December 13, 2007
Penguins have successfully invaded popular culture and are an enduring symbol of the Antarctic. With films such as The March of the Penguins and Happy Feet, penguins have been recognized for their perseverance against insurmountable odds, loyalty and quirky characteristics. Yet penguins are not a recent phenomena; they have been well loved and admired long before the advent of documentary film and CGI visual effects.
One of the first artistic mediums to capture these fascinating birds has been the written page, or more specifically, children's literature. Perhaps the most beloved fictional tale concerning penguins is Mr. Popper's Penguins.
Mr. Popper's Penguins is a children's book written in 1938 by Richard and Florence Atwater. Mr Popper's Penguins is about a struggling housepainter, Mr. Popper, and his adventures with 12 Adelie penguins. The children's book was begun by Richard Atwater, a professor at the University of Chicago who was inspired by a film about an Antarctic expedition. Before he could complete the book, Richard suffered a stroke. Luckily, his wife Florence was able to provide Mr. Popper's Penguins with a successful ending.
Mr. Popper is the protagonist of Mr. Popper's Penguins. The story occurs during the 1930s, and begins at the end of Mr. Popper's work season as a housepainter. Mr. Popper is fascinated with explorers, and in his free time he decides to write a letter to Admiral Drake, an explorer on an expedition to Antarctica. While listening to a radio broadcast, Mr. Popper and his family are astounded when Admiral Drake reads Mr. Popper's letter and announces that he will be sending Mr. Popper a gift from the Antarctic. A few weeks later, Mr. Popper receives a package in the mail from Admiral Drake and is delighted to discover an Adelie penguin.
Mr. Popper names the penguin Captain Cook, and customizes an ice box for him to reside in. Mr. Popper's family is charmed with their new family member, and things continue on smoothly in Mr. Popper's Penguins, until Captain Cook becomes depressed and refuses to eat. Believing Captain Cook to be suffering from loneliness, Mr. Popper acquires a female Adelie penguin named Greta from an aquarium. Soon, the penguins begin to lay eggs, hatching a total of 10 Adelie penguins. Mr. Popper attempts to recreate an Antarctic habitat in his basement for the penguins, and soon finds himself falling into debt in trying to care for them.
The adventures in Mr. Poppers' Penguins continue when Mr. Popper creates a traveling vaudeville act with his Adelie penguins called "Mr. Popper's Performing Penguins." The act is successful and relieves Mr. Popper's debt; however, the show comes to an end in New York when the act performs at the wrong theater and causes a commotion. Mr. Popper and his penguins are arrested, but Admiral Drake comes to the rescue by posting bond. Mr. Popper's Penguins ends with Admiral Drake taking the penguins with him on an expedition to the North Pole, with Mr. Popper accompanying them. Although the book has come to an end, readers are given the impression that Mr. Popper and his penguins will continue to experience many adventures.
Mr. Popper's Penguins received favorable reviews and praise upon its publication, and continues to receive praise today. Mr. Popper's Penguins was also named a Newbery Honor Book in 1939, an award given by Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA). The children's book is commonly a part of 3rd and 4th grade reading curriculum, and is a consistent favorite of children and adults.
For most, penguins are the most enjoyable elements of the South Pole. In a region characterized by harsh weather and an uninhabitable environment, it's extraordinary that such a pleasant, beautiful and resourceful bird would choose to call Antarctica its home. Although films can allow us to enjoy penguins visually, they often lack depth, character and storyline. Mr. Popper's Penguins continues to endure because it contains all the essential elements of a good story, allows children to exercise their creativity, and, of course, features penguins. As the demand for penguins continues, so will readings of Mr. Popper's Penguins.
Sources:
"Adelie Penguin." Wikipedia. 22 Oct. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelie_Penguin
"Mr. Popper's Penguins." Wikipedia. 25 Sept. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Popper%27s_Pengui ns.
Walker, Mercedes." Is the Behavior of Mr. Popper's Penguins Normal?." Rutgers University, Newark. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~nolimits/popper.html.< br />
"Richard Tupper Atwater." Who's Who Chicago. 1995-2007. CenterStageChicago.com. 22 Oct. 2007. http://www.centerstagechicago.com/literature/whosw ho/RichardTupperAtwater.html.
Mr. Popper's Penguins is a children's book written in 1938 by Richard and Florence Atwater. Mr Popper's Penguins is about a struggling housepainter, Mr. Popper, and his adventures with 12 Adelie penguins. The children's book was begun by Richard Atwater, a professor at the University of Chicago who was inspired by a film about an Antarctic expedition. Before he could complete the book, Richard suffered a stroke. Luckily, his wife Florence was able to provide Mr. Popper's Penguins with a successful ending.
Mr. Popper is the protagonist of Mr. Popper's Penguins. The story occurs during the 1930s, and begins at the end of Mr. Popper's work season as a housepainter. Mr. Popper is fascinated with explorers, and in his free time he decides to write a letter to Admiral Drake, an explorer on an expedition to Antarctica. While listening to a radio broadcast, Mr. Popper and his family are astounded when Admiral Drake reads Mr. Popper's letter and announces that he will be sending Mr. Popper a gift from the Antarctic. A few weeks later, Mr. Popper receives a package in the mail from Admiral Drake and is delighted to discover an Adelie penguin.
Mr. Popper names the penguin Captain Cook, and customizes an ice box for him to reside in. Mr. Popper's family is charmed with their new family member, and things continue on smoothly in Mr. Popper's Penguins, until Captain Cook becomes depressed and refuses to eat. Believing Captain Cook to be suffering from loneliness, Mr. Popper acquires a female Adelie penguin named Greta from an aquarium. Soon, the penguins begin to lay eggs, hatching a total of 10 Adelie penguins. Mr. Popper attempts to recreate an Antarctic habitat in his basement for the penguins, and soon finds himself falling into debt in trying to care for them.
The adventures in Mr. Poppers' Penguins continue when Mr. Popper creates a traveling vaudeville act with his Adelie penguins called "Mr. Popper's Performing Penguins." The act is successful and relieves Mr. Popper's debt; however, the show comes to an end in New York when the act performs at the wrong theater and causes a commotion. Mr. Popper and his penguins are arrested, but Admiral Drake comes to the rescue by posting bond. Mr. Popper's Penguins ends with Admiral Drake taking the penguins with him on an expedition to the North Pole, with Mr. Popper accompanying them. Although the book has come to an end, readers are given the impression that Mr. Popper and his penguins will continue to experience many adventures.
Mr. Popper's Penguins received favorable reviews and praise upon its publication, and continues to receive praise today. Mr. Popper's Penguins was also named a Newbery Honor Book in 1939, an award given by Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA). The children's book is commonly a part of 3rd and 4th grade reading curriculum, and is a consistent favorite of children and adults.
For most, penguins are the most enjoyable elements of the South Pole. In a region characterized by harsh weather and an uninhabitable environment, it's extraordinary that such a pleasant, beautiful and resourceful bird would choose to call Antarctica its home. Although films can allow us to enjoy penguins visually, they often lack depth, character and storyline. Mr. Popper's Penguins continues to endure because it contains all the essential elements of a good story, allows children to exercise their creativity, and, of course, features penguins. As the demand for penguins continues, so will readings of Mr. Popper's Penguins.
Sources:
"Adelie Penguin." Wikipedia. 22 Oct. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelie_Penguin
"Mr. Popper's Penguins." Wikipedia. 25 Sept. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Popper%27s_Pengui ns.
Walker, Mercedes." Is the Behavior of Mr. Popper's Penguins Normal?." Rutgers University, Newark. 2007. 22 Oct. 2007. http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~nolimits/popper.html.< br />
"Richard Tupper Atwater." Who's Who Chicago. 1995-2007. CenterStageChicago.com. 22 Oct. 2007. http://www.centerstagechicago.com/literature/whosw ho/RichardTupperAtwater.html.
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