The Waiter and the Penguin
From the moment the two of them meet, it’s clear that this is anything but love at first sight. When the penguin greets the waiter, the waiter does not reply. He merely points at the signs around the entrance indicating that pets are not allowed. The penguin is not impressed. ‘Do I look like a pet?’ he asks, pushing the waiter aside and waddling through the doorway.
Children's booksPrint
Original title
De ober en de pinguïn
Authors
Joukje Akveld, Jan Jutte
Year of publication
2024
Age category
5+
Publisher
Lannoo
Page count
76
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Joukje Akveld
Joukje Akveld (b. 1974) is a writer and journalist and lives in South Africa. She writes picture books and non-fiction about animals and the human–wildlife conflict, such as 'Een aap op de wc' (2015) and 'Wij waren hier eerst' (2017), both of which won Zilveren Griffel awards. Akveld’s style is marked by her quirky and critical perspective and her sparkling use of language.
Jan Jutte
Jan Jutte (b.1953) has won the prestigious Gouden Penseel, the most important Dutch prize for illustrated children’s books, three times, including for 'Een muts voor de maan' (2004), which he wrote with Sjoerd Kuyper.