Lost and Found

Jeffers, O. (2005). Lost and Found. New York: Philomel Books.

Brief Annotation: When penguin shows up at boy’s door, he knows it is up to him to help penguin find his way home. After a stormy trip across the ocean, they arrive at their destination, the South Pole. Boy says goodbye to penguin but soon realizes their friendship has become too important to leave behind. He returns to the Pole only to discover penguin is gone. Sadly, he starts his long journey home, but sees something moving in the water ahead of him...its penguin! Reuniting, the two friends go home together.

Genre: Fantasy, Picturebook

Grade Level: PreS through Grade 2

Readers who will like this: Children who enjoy adventure picturebooks, children who would benefit from a story about friendship

Response/Rating(1-4): 4, The book would make a wonderful read aloud story and the vivid watercolor illustrations will surely capture student’s interest. With its inspiring message of friendship, the story provides good post-reading discussion material.

One question you would ask before a read aloud: Think about a friend you have, what qualities make a good friend?