"Wonderful adventure to Madagascar! Safari to see frolicking lemurs, beautiful baobab trees, and changeable chameleons and learn all about them while you are reading! This book is fun for all ages." – Dr. Patricia Wright, Distinguished Professor of Conservation Biology at Stony Brook University, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio Research Station, Ranomafana Madagascar, and a winner of the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation. This book is for children and their parents who love animals and want to learn more about the diverse wildlife of our planet. It is a captivating story told by a small African penguin called Jackie who, together with his two human friends, departs on a journey throughout the magical island of Madagascar. Our heroes came in search of unusual and mysterious animals, and they will not be disappointed. Young readers are invited to join Jackie and meet adorable lemurs , colorful chameleons , tiny frogs , strange insects , beautiful birds , and other fascinating wildlife . No matter whether large or small, these creatures are very special because most of them do not exist anywhere else on Earth. It comes as no surprise that Jackie falls in love with these animals, especially after learning many interesting facts about them. But at the same time, he observes scorched and bare land, where not so long ago there stood a forest full of life. Eventually, Jackie begins to understand the importance of protecting the environment. A child's learning can and should be fun. With this idea in mind, Alex Shaland wrote Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar and the previous book, Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari. Both books are part of the Adventures of Jackie the Penguin series, where bright color photographs accompany vivid descriptions of all exotic animals and help the child "see" the world through the eyes of their new friend, Jackie the Penguin. ★★★★★ "Wonderful adventure to Madagascar! Safari to see frolicking lemurs, beautiful baobab trees, and changeable chameleons and learn all about them while you are reading! This book is fun for all ages." - Dr. Patricia Wright, Distinguished Professor of Conservation Biology at Stony Brook University, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio Research Station, Ranomafana Madagascar, and a winner of the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation. ★★★★★ " Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar takes children on a virtual visit to this amazing island. Details about the animals are fascinating, and the pictures take you along on a fun-filled and educational adventure. This heartfelt story also helps us all reflect on how fragile our planet is, and how we all can do our part, wherever we live, to preserve wildlife." ­­- Judy Wechter, Elementary School Teacher and Tutor. ★★★★★ "Young readers and adults alike will love going on another adventure with Jackie the penguin and his human friends as he explores the fascinating land of Madagascar and learns all about its unique plants and wildlife. Lemurs, baobab trees, chameleons and more come to life as Jackie discovers the importance of preserving Earth's natural areas." - Matt Edwards, Animal Care Specialist in the Costa Rica & Madagascar Biomes at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. ★★★★★ "When I read about Jackie's new adventure, I wanted to join them. Alex has outdone himself again. He was able to bring this amazing country to young and old, fostering an understanding of nature and awakening the adventurer's spirit in all of us." - Philip Coetzee, Advanced Nature Guide, author of "Birds for Beginners." Meet Alex Shaland - a writer and travel photographer who for over 30 years delighted his readers with articles and photos published in numerous magazines in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. His previous book  Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari  was written for children eager to learn about our planet and its amazing animals.  Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar  continues the series. Alex's books foster kids' quests for discovery and adventure, enrich their knowledge of nature, and highlight the importance of caring about the environment.