The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie–and a childhood favorite book for generations. _Mr. Popper’s Penguins_ is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, _Mr. Popper’s Penguins_ has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents. Don’t miss the sequel, _The Popper Penguin Rescue_!