Mr. Popper's Penguins is a children's book written by Richard and Florence Atwater, with illustrations by Robert Lawson, originally published in 1938. It tells the story of a poor house painter named Mr. Popper and his family, who live in the small town of Stillwater in the 1930s. The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, Captain Cook. The Poppers then receive a female penguin from the zoo, who mates with Captain Cook to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done lest the penguins eat the Poppers out of house and home.
| Author | Richard and Florence Atwater |
| Illustrator | Robert Lawson |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Young Readers |
About Mr. Popper's Penguins
A businessman's professional life begins to unravel after he inherits six penguins and transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland. The film was loosely based on Richard and Florence Atwater's book of the same name.
Achievement of Mr. Popper's Penguins
Ben Stiller was originally going to play the role of Mr. Popper which would be given to Jim Carrey. Owen Wilson and Jack Black were also in consideration.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Mr. Popper's Penguins
Children's novels about animals.. Newbery Honor-winning works.
Latest information about Mr. Popper's Penguins updated on July 28 2021.
