So then our brave hero racks up credit to install a big damn freezer in his basement, and buy fresh fish, and at some point his poor suffering wife is like hey, we have no money, maybe we should umm What's a Popper to do?
There's only one solution, clearly. He has to EXPLOIT the shit out of these penguins, traveling the country with a circus act after roping his long-suffering wife in to play a piano accompaniment. And she says she hasn't played since before she was married.
At long last this Popper mofo decides to leave his suffering family for two years they must be so thrilled to release his penguins in the ARCTIC where they do not live. He knows where they come from. He's supposed to be this big reader who obsesses over antarctic lit. But he's a dumbass. Seriously, skip this one and go read aloud Winnie-the-Pooh to your kids instead. That's about it] Funnily, I have a feeling the exact things I was able to overlook now, would have been the things I would have been annoyed with had I read this as a kid.
And besides, back then I would have probably thought someone with a polar exploration obsession was crazy. But this book checks all the boxes for me now, right down to Mr.
Popper's obsession. I absolutely geeked out when I saw that he named the penguins for explorers Despite the Popper's ignorance of f Funnily, I have a feeling the exact things I was able to overlook now, would have been the things I would have been annoyed with had I read this as a kid.
Despite the Popper's ignorance of frugality, the misconception that penguins are "neat" and "clean" birds erm Cross posted on my blog.
Bedtime read-aloud for my 5 and 7 year old daughters in May and June of The 5 year old got more out of it than I expected. Great story and well worth reading. The author does a great job of portraying Mrs. Popper, I thought--she is predictably dubious of the penguin idea at first but completely won over later on.
However, I thought the storyline was weak in building on itself and making skillful connections. It almost functions more as a series of discrete vignettes. Good book overall ork Bedtime read-aloud for my 5 and 7 year old daughters in May and June of Good book overall ork, ork. Jan 23, Serethiel Raito — now on The StoryGraph rated it it was amazing Shelves: classics , periods-to-contemporary , canada-the-us-the-americas.
I read this when I was eight or nine, and I remember really enjoying it. May 07, Kimber rated it it was ok Shelves: childrens. This inspired a much better film. What I liked the most was how well the beginning pages illustrates how the Law of Attraction works!
Poppers is immersed in his desire penguins and Antarctica. So he reads about it, thinks about it, dreams about it, watches films about it, listens to a radio show about it This is the correct formula that Law of Attraction teaches and how perfect for children He holds his desire from a place of happiness very This inspired a much better film. He holds his desire from a place of happiness very important and he is not bothered at all by reactions from others that may trip him up like his wife who is always worrying about money.
But the plot gets a little haywire as soon as the penguins become entertainers. So, Poppers gets into despair. This wasn't really what he wanted. Then he seems to get back on track while remembering his original desire: to transport the penguins from the South Pole to the North Pole But this was rather puzzling!
I mean, why? Couldn't it be a logical conclusion for him that if the polar bears could eat us, they could also eat the penguins? I think this rather strange turn of events hurts the story. I mean he got his wish, but as a children's book it fails because children are learning science and they would naturally want to learn more about penguins and why they DON'T live at the North Pole and that would be rather depressing explaining to them that penguins have never known predators-- so lets introduce them to a place where there are other animals who would prey on them and see if they survive?
Oct 19, The Library Lady rated it really liked it Shelves: childrens-fiction , books-every-child-should-know. Mr Popper is a mild mannered house painter who loves to listen to radio programs about penguins.
Only "Captain Cook" gets lonely, and needs a mate, so the Admiral sends "Greta". Soon there are 12 penguins living in the Poppers basement. And times are tough and the Poppers don't have much money to feed those penguins. What to do? This is a warm, funny, old fashioned family story that makes a wonderful read aloud. Su Mr Popper is a mild mannered house painter who loves to listen to radio programs about penguins. Sure to be loved by penguin lovers of all ages!
Shelves: literature. A review written in the 2nd grade and found in the basement: This is a very good book of a man that got one penguin in a box. After that he got one more. Then the new penguin got babies. There were ten penguins after the babies came. In the end of the book he goes to the south pole. If you want to know all the funny sic that happens to the Popper family, read the book.
You can get it [in] our library. Feb 09, Courtney rated it really liked it. Finished this with my 8yr old last night. She seemed to really enjoy the book as we read it. We read this book as a part of her school's newest book reading adventure, One School, One Book and each day we had to read two chapters and then the next day, the kids would answer trivia questions to try and win prizes.
It was a great way to get them to do more than just read the words, they had to comprehend what they were reading and hearing us read to them. As for the book, you can definitely tell thi Finished this with my 8yr old last night.
As for the book, you can definitely tell this was written many ages ago based on the dialect and the words used when the characters were speaking. That did take away a bit for my daughter to understand what they were saying when we had to stop and explain words or phrases. Overall, it was cute story and one I know that my daughter will remember in the coming years.
Apr 27, Allison Gaspar rated it it was amazing. The boys were huge fans of the penguin antics! I don't usually read children's books and I have no intention to begin a program of reading such. But this book was the "group read" for one of the Goodreads communities that I have joined, it was readily available on online and promised to be no more than a 90 minute read.
So I thought, "Why not? Popper, a Midwesterner, is a housepainter by day and an armchair explorer by night. His particular interest is in the North and South Poles. He knows all there is to know about these geographical a I don't usually read children's books and I have no intention to begin a program of reading such.
He knows all there is to know about these geographical areas without having actually visited them. In pursuing this hobby, he has corresponded with some of his heroes, including one Admiral Drake who is, at that moment, leading an expedition in and around Antarctica.
I don't know what Mr. Popper wrote in his letter to Admiral Drake, but whatever was said was apparently pretty potent because within a matter of a few weeks, Mr. Popper receives a large crate from the Southern Hemisphere containing a penguin.
Hilarity ensues. One of the aspects of this story that appealed to my adult mind was the grounding in reality that pervades the narrative. How will the penguin survive the warmer climate of the Midwest? This is discussed and a solution is presented. How can the Poppers' yes, there is a Mrs. Popper and two children afford to supply the necessary food and veterinary services required by the presence of animals in the home? This is dealt with.
By the time I finished the book, I felt that it could have been a story based on "real life" though a search of the foreword and afterword did not indicate such. Popper's Penguins" can now be added to that mental pile, never to be revisited again. Readers also enjoyed. Young Adult. About Richard Atwater.
Richard Atwater. Richard Tupper Atwater was a Chicago journalist. He contributed to the literary and arts magazine The Chicagoan. He also taught Greek at the University of Chicago. In , after watching a documentary about Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic expedition, he began writing the first part of the book but was forced to stop due to a stroke he suffered in Other books in the series.
Popper's Penguins 2 books. Books by Richard Atwater. Related Articles. But he had it coming. User reviews Review. Top review. Contrived, but still Charming.
Before I begin, let me say this: I like Jim Carrey. I really do. But, as with most actors and comedians, there is that little thing called shtick. Don't we all see a pattern when we see those familiar faces on the screen?
In fact, it seems to generate the same kind of reaction: We become endeared to it at first, but then it gets real by the time the fourth or fifth movie rolls around. Will Ferrel, Adam Sandler and even Carey himself, are all the biggest 'offenders,' so to speak, in this day and age. But, for the sake of this interview, let's focus on the latter, and how this movie relates to his 'shtick.
Based loosely—the key word being 'loosely'—on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater, "Penguins" tells the story of a work-obsessed businessman named Tom Popper, whose life is turned upside down when he inherits six penguins from his late explorer father. As is wont, his cold heart begins to melt by means of the flightless, cold-loving birds. In the meanwhile, he tries to evade suspicions of his bosses, a respected entrepreneur, and a brown-nosing zoo keeper while also rekindling his relationship with his estranged ex-wife and kids.
And, yes, that's the plot in a nutshell. But, does that mean it's as mind-numbing as it sounds? No, my friends. It's not as bad as it seems. First off, let's get the downside out of the way. The plot is thoroughly and shamelessly predictable. Also, I sat there and counted six—yes, six—poop or fart jokes. There may have been a couple that I missed during a bathroom break, but I'm sure there were a couple more that I could have counted.
I blush to admit it, but I do laugh at potty humor, but only when I don't expect it or it makes the movie actually funny.
Again, predictability killed the mood for me. However, for all its faults, it's more charming than repulsive. Carrey, though he is relying on his standard, over the top shtick, is not overshadowing those adorable penguins.
But, aside from Carrey, his six co-stars, and his estranged family, there are two saving graces for this movie. Popper's secretary, Pippi played by British actress Ophelia Lovibond is a prim little poppet with a penchant for alliterating all her sentences with any and every word beginning with the letter P. She does grate a little bit, but she is still quite adorable.
The other actress to show her face here is the great Angela Lansbury, who plays the owner of a restaurant that Popper used to eat at with his late father.
It is so refreshing to see this woman on the silver screen again, especially for a girl who grew up with the likes of Beauty and the Beast and Bedknobs and Broomsticks There's alliteration there, too, eh? Oh, darn this movie! She still retains that grace and charm through all the forced dialogue and situations, and I applaud her for that. Overall, my feelings for this movie can best be summed up by its summary on RottenTomatoes.
It's probably best for kids, but animal lovers will love the cuddly penguins, and Carrey fans will like seeing their idol on screen. Give it a shot and decide for yourselves. FAQ 1. Are the Penguins real? Get it now on Searching for streaming and purchasing options X of Y Official trailer.
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User Reviews Parents say Kids say. Adult Written by isabellatrix July 1, Funny and enjoyable. Pause on the younger kids. I took 3 kids- ages 4, 6, and 9. All in all everyone enjoyed it. Very funny! I'm not usually a Jim Carrey fan- I tend to think his humor can be a little ov Continue reading. Report this review. Parent of a 8-year-old Written by jaywdet June 17, Divorced Parents be Warned I am not going to write a long review on this, just be warned If you are a divorced parent and you think your child harbors any hope of you and your ex gett Teen, 17 years old Written by Donkeywub May 29, Kid, 5 years old April 7, What's the story?
Is it any good? Talk to your kids about How does taking care of the penguins change Mr. Kids: How have your pets changed you? Our editors recommend. Dolittle Gimmicky animal tale with Eddie Murphy is crude but funny.
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