{"product_id":"mr-poppers-penguins","title":"Mr. Popper's Penguins","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMr. Popper’s Penguins | 3rd Grade Literature | Kolbe Academy Catholic Classical Curriculum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eMr. Popper’s Penguins is a warm and humorous children’s classic about an ordinary man whose quiet life is unexpectedly transformed. Mr. Popper, a dependable house painter who spends his evenings reading about polar exploration, receives a penguin from a famous Antarctic admiral. When a second penguin arrives, the Popper household soon becomes home to an entire lively colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eAs Mr. Popper tries to care for his unusual pets, the family encounters a series of memorable mishaps and inventive solutions. The penguins turn the house into an ice rink, interrupt daily routines, and eventually lead the family into an unexpected traveling adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eWritten in clear, engaging prose, the novel presents vivid characters and a well-ordered sequence of events that helps young readers follow a sustained narrative across chapters. The gentle humor and episodic storytelling make it especially approachable for students transitioning into independent chapter-book reading while strengthening attention, comprehension, and vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1513\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFirst published in 1938, the story has remained a favorite of children and parents alike for generations. Selected for its clear narrative structure, engaging tone, and suitability for developing readers, it offers both enjoyment and steady reading growth for third-grade students in a classical primary literature program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature 3 Course Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourses this book is used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature 3:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kolbe Academy Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117689123033,"sku":"333000","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/4723\/0510\/files\/9dce209e-75bc-4bee-8936-6890ea4e5523.jpg?v=1773694798","url":"https:\/\/books.kolbe.org\/products\/mr-poppers-penguins","provider":"Kolbe Academy Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}