Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions. Just like a penguin, you'll enjoy sitting in a nice air-conditioned movie theater to watch the movie, but be sure you read the book first!

Mr. Popper's Penquins is a great read-aloud choice and perfect for the young reader who has advanced beyond easy chapter books but isn't quite ready for full length chapter books.
Summary from the MARINet catalog.