What follows is a riotous domestic disaster: a ravaged pack of ham, a brutalised rubber duck, soggy footprints on the furniture, and a frantic scramble to smuggle the insolent seabird back to the zoo before Mummy finds out. But even the most cowardly mad dash may not be the end of the mischief — because something small and whiskery is already creeping out from under the rug...
Perfect for children (ages 3–7), We Accidentally Kidnapped a Penguin is a wickedly funny, beautifully illustrated picture book that makes an unforgettable read-aloud.
Kids and parents will love:
Deliciously Dry Rhymes: Witty, rhythmic couplets packed with cheeky vocabulary that tickle the ear and build early language skills.
Richly Illustrated Chaos: Lush, atmospheric artwork full of rain-soaked streets, tartan bags, bubble baths, and one gloriously grumpy penguin.
Playful Lessons: A wonderfully silly way to talk about honesty, responsibility, and owning up to accidents (especially the feathered kind).
A Laugh-Out-Loud Bedtime Story: Dramatic misadventures, a cheeky twist ending, and a satisfyingly sneaky escape make this a perfect bedtime giggle.
Nathan Nelson's stories are packed with eccentric characters, bouncy rhymes, and joyful chaos. The kind that makes bedtime reading an event. He lives in the UK with his family and a growing collection of ideas that really should not work but somehow do.