Vikram Madan grew up in India, where he wanted to be a cartoonist, but ended up an engineer. After many years in the tech industry, he came to his senses and followed his heart into storytelling. He is the author/illustrator of A Hatful of Dragons, which received a starred review in Kirkus Reviews, was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List and the NYPL Best Books List, as well as the Bobo and Pup-Pup series. He lives in Seattle. Visit him online at vikrammadan.com
"A wonderful example of how a comics format can work well for even
the earliest readers."—The Horn Book
"Charming evidence that compromise and inventiveness can produce
the best day yet!"—Kirkus Reviews
"Filled with undeniable charm. . . . [and] gleeful visual humor
that will win these lovable pals legions of young fans."—The Toledo
Blade
"Reminiscent of the strong bond between Arnold Lobel's Frog and
Toad, Owl and Penguin's friendship is deep and delightful, and this
easy reader makes the story comprehensible as it addresses themes
of envy, sadness, and problem-solving in an accessible and
entertaining way."—Kirkus Reviews
"Debuting with an exercise in adorable empathy, Owl and Penguin
make a breezy foray into the tradition of supportive picture book
friendships. . . . Madan’s brightly colored illustrations of the
boggle-eyed buddies add to the goofy fun for tenuous young
readers."—School Library Journal
"Owl and Penguin are a hoot! Brings the comic format even younger
and in a way that reads so clearly. This book has wings!" —Ben
Clanton, New York Times bestselling creator of Narwhal and Jelly
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