Preponderance of Penguins: A Mega-Roundup

My 5 year old is rather sensitive about movies.  I haven’t been able to pin down exactly the range of issues that frighten him in films, but the list of “safe” movies is quite short.  This has meant that until this weekend, we’ve never taken him to see a movie in the theater.  I let him (push him, actually) see previews for any kids movies that come out to see if he’s willing to give them a shot, and the first one he was willing to try was Mr. Popper’s Penguins.

We watched all the commercials and trailers for Mr. Popper’s Penguins and talked about the experience of going to the movie theater.  He was really excited and I’m happy to report that the trip was a great success and he LOVED the movie.

In honor of the penguins who inspired my little guy to experience a trip to the theater, I’m rounding up all things penguin for the nursery and your little ones.

1-  Penguin Footprints – handprinted on paper 8″ x 10″ from skartshop on etsy- $16

2-  3 Sprouts Organic Hanging Wall Organizer- $30

3-  Crochet Penguin Rug from peanut butter dynamite on etsy- $65

4-  Luddite Penguin & Hat Canvas Pillow 18 x 18 inch by Thomas Paul- $70

5-  Crane Adorable 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Penguin Shape- $40

6-  Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack, Penguin- $20

7-  Penguin print 8″ x 10″- $18

8-  Penguin Lamp- $95

9-  Penguin Fauna Pico Pillow- $30 (sorry- haven’t found the blue one anywhere)

10- Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby- $13

11- Penguin Talk Mobile- $60

12- Penguin – Mini Decor Pillow from My Mimi on etsy- $18

13- Penguin shuffle orange – 8×10 giclee art print from Otis Pepper on etsy- $25

14- Penguin Turquoise Wallpaper- £38.00 (also other colors and bedding)

15- Penguin Bookend from Zuny- $60

16- Penguins Stretched Print by Avalisa- $60-$160

Golden Cat Studios on etsy is also selling this sweet Mr. Popper and Penguins Pocket Pack- $40.

And this is a trio of indispensable penguin books.  You should have a copy of each in your child’s library.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard of Florence Atwater
Waddle by Rufus Butler Seder, A Scanimation Picture Book
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental