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robotswithpersonality's review
A delightful change of pace. I do wish I had an edition with the original illustrations, but the story is the main focus of what turned out to be a chapter book and not a picture book! Though I think if this were written today, the penguins names might be different, overall the story has a timeless sweetness to it. The majority of the happenstances are harmlessly unrealistic but I am glad it ended with the acknowledgement that the penguins would be happier in colder climes and not in show business.
psalva's review
3.0
I’ve been reading a lot of somber things lately and I needed something jovial. I keep some kids books from my parents’ collection on my shelf. I hadn’t read this before so I thought it would be a light reprieve. Overall, this was quite silly. I enjoyed how none of the side characters seemed to know what a penguin was at first. The illustrations were very charming. But yeah- it was dated, silly, implausible, simple. A classic kids book I suppose.
hwillivick's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
wardo2700's review against another edition
3.0
This is a book that kids will enjoy because it is so silly what with all the antics of the penguins. There were just too many unbelievable parts for me to fully embrace it but the author made me laugh a few times. If you love a book about animals doing human actions you’ll love this one!
iaproton's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
The audiobook version includes music and sound effects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Animal death and Medical content
Money worries, fish death_matthewdon_'s review against another edition
4.0
It's a short, yet ambrosial read, and the adorable plot is magic to read. It's rare that a book from over seventy years ago can still enchant children with the fanciful tale of Mr Popper, his long suffering wife, his cherubic kids, and the twelve penguins who are the undeniable stars of the well-made show.
skunze's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
mhsohn321's review against another edition
5.0
I first read this book when I was in third grade. I borrowed it from the library and it was one of my favorites. It was chosen as our school's One School, One Book selection this year so I reread it with the students. Enjoyed it all over again!
judeeton's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
2.5
To be fair I’m an adult reading this for the first time out of curiosity. It was a cute story, very out there. Didn’t love that Mr Popper is basically a grown child and makes erratic choices at the expense of his family. But overall a story I could see kids enjoying, although I don’t love some of the messages it sends