Discusses the nesting habits, diet, family and social lives of penguins, and the current threats to their habitats.

Tacky the exuberant penguin accidentally goes sailboarding and winds up on a tropical island, where he meets an elephant who demands proof of Tacky's identity.

"A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life."-- Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and text introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various species of penguins.

Outlines the varied worldwide habitats, differences, and common traits of all kinds of penguins.

Penguin and his family and friends celebrate Christmas, but something unexpected happens and changes their plans.

While awaiting a visit from the Emperor, a group of penguins fail to recognize their friend Tacky in the Emperor's clothes.

A penguin waddles along, searching for the dancing friend he met yesterday, while encountering other penguins, and a hungry seal on the way.

A baby penguin wonderingly observes the enormous world around him, including the immense sky, deep ocean and vast mountains, while his adoring mother believes him to be the biggest thing in her world, in a story that is complemented by shiny foil accents.