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This is a story of a small South African penguin called Jackie who had a dream of visiting wild animals of Africa and learning about their looks, behaviors, and characters. However, being a bird who could not fly, Jackie was terrified to meet the big, compared to him, scary, and possibly dangerous inhabitants of the African savannah. So, his wish remained just a dream. But one day, Jackie's life has changed when he met and instantly became friends with two world travelers, Irene and Alex, on the way to their first African safari.
In this book, filled with bright color photographs and vivid descriptions of African wildlife, you will learn how, together with his human friends, Jackie was able to make his dream come true and deal with his fears and anxieties.
About the author
Meet Alex Shaland - a writer and travel photographer who for over 30 years delighted his readers with articles and photos published in numerous magazines in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. His previous book "Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari" and "Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar" were written for children eager to learn about our planet and its amazing animals. "Jackie the Penguin Goes to America" continues the series. Alex's books foster kids' quests for discovery and adventure, enrich their knowledge of nature, and highlight the importance of caring about the environment.
