--- product_id: 524277165 title: "Jonty Gentoo" price: "SAR 108" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/524277165-jonty-gentoo store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Stunning detailed illustrations 2025 British Book Award Winner UK #1 Children's Bestseller Jonty Gentoo **Price:** SAR 108 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐧 Discover the penguin adventure everyone’s talking about—don’t let your little one miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jonty Gentoo - **How much does it cost?** SAR 108 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/524277165-jonty-gentoo) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bestseller Status:** Join thousands of readers with the UK’s #1 children’s bestseller in rhymes and nature. - • **Rhythmic Read-Aloud:** Perfectly crafted rhyming text that turns every bedtime into a magical experience. - • **Premium Gift Edition:** Beautifully foiled hardback dust jacket—an unforgettable gift for any child’s library. - • **Educational Adventure:** Engage young minds with a fun journey through wildlife, climates, and friendship. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Celebrate the 2025 British Book Award winner that’s already a beloved classic. ## Overview Jonty Gentoo is the 2025 British Book Award-winning children’s picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring a charming rhyming story about a penguin’s journey to find his true home. This UK #1 bestseller combines captivating storytelling with vibrant, detailed illustrations, making it a perfect read-aloud for young children. The premium hardback edition with a foiled dust jacket makes it an ideal gift that blends education, adventure, and heartwarming themes of bravery and belonging. ## Description Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated " Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world. " - Good Housekeeping Magazine " A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic. " - The I " Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing. "- Sunday Times Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure , all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024) Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots of penguins! This hardback edition comes with a beautifully foiled dust jacket, making it the perfect lifetime gift for any child's library Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo , Stick Man , Zog and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day. Review: A cute story for toddlers and young kids - What a cute little story about a zoo pinguin who's longong to the south Pole and manages to escape! My three year old loves this story! It often get's off the shelf. I love the easy language and the beautiful pictures! I would buy it as a present as well! Review: Great book - This is a charming and engaging picture book that’s ideal for younger children. The story follows a curious gentoo penguin who leaves the zoo to search for his real home in Antarctica, taking readers on a fun and adventurous journey along the way. The plot is easy to follow and has a warm message about bravery, friendship, and discovering where you belong. The rhyming text flows really well, making it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. It keeps children involved and often encourages them to join in with the rhythm and predictable wording. The bright, detailed illustrations also help bring the adventure to life, with plenty of animals and scenery to spot on each page. There’s a nice educational element woven into the story too. Kids can learn about different climates, wildlife, and the difference between animals living in zoos and in the wild, all without it feeling like a lesson. Overall, this is a lovely, feel-good book that younger readers are likely to enjoy again and again. A great choice if you want something fun, gentle, and meaningful to share together. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 9,067 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Early Reader's Rhymes, Verse & Wordplay for Children 1 in Children's Books on Birds 5 in Children's Books on Science, Nature & How It Works | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,211 Reviews | ## Images ![Jonty Gentoo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aO42XQPkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cute story for toddlers and young kids *by N***I on 28 March 2026* What a cute little story about a zoo pinguin who's longong to the south Pole and manages to escape! My three year old loves this story! It often get's off the shelf. I love the easy language and the beautiful pictures! I would buy it as a present as well! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***J on 13 March 2026* This is a charming and engaging picture book that’s ideal for younger children. The story follows a curious gentoo penguin who leaves the zoo to search for his real home in Antarctica, taking readers on a fun and adventurous journey along the way. The plot is easy to follow and has a warm message about bravery, friendship, and discovering where you belong. The rhyming text flows really well, making it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. It keeps children involved and often encourages them to join in with the rhythm and predictable wording. The bright, detailed illustrations also help bring the adventure to life, with plenty of animals and scenery to spot on each page. There’s a nice educational element woven into the story too. Kids can learn about different climates, wildlife, and the difference between animals living in zoos and in the wild, all without it feeling like a lesson. Overall, this is a lovely, feel-good book that younger readers are likely to enjoy again and again. A great choice if you want something fun, gentle, and meaningful to share together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, well-read book already. *by D***1 on 4 November 2025* Beautiful story to tell young children. Illustrations are amazing. ## Frequently Bought Together - Jonty Gentoo - The Adventures of a Penguin - The Baddies - Stick Man --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/524277165-jonty-gentoo](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/524277165-jonty-gentoo) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*