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 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 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.





  Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every
  page

  Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details
  to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots
  of penguins!

  Julia and Axel 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.

  The Smeds and the Smoos animation debuted on BBC1 at
  Christmas 2022, with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian
  and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins
  (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).