The Penguin of Death

Ich liebe dieses Buch

I read this book to my Little Brother when he was waiting for the Penguin - - he enjoyed it before he passed from lung and bone cancer. I read it now and it brings me back to those moments with him. I've purchased other copies to share with friends in the same situation. It's a wonderful book and I highly recommend it.

All of the books in Giles Andreae's Edward Monkton collection leave me feeling good inside! They are semi-semi-children's books, with an interesting look at humanity. If you are a "nonbeliever" of one sort or another, this is a nice way of making death seem like a less frightening (though still very serious) idea for your children....and yourself. It reinforces a feeling of oneness with the universe. Plus, the poetry is light and airy.

love it!

For people who love quirky, sublime books...this is fabulous. Both my 8 and 9 year old daughters think it's weird and don't get it. Most of my friends think it's weird but in a good way. The Penguin of Death is lovely and strange. Buy this and contemplate.