Malheur, Mr. Popper lives in a small American town and dreams of far-off polar expeditions. But dreams remain dreams, life goes on as usual, and the family barely makes ends meet. And then the mail carrier brings Mr. Popper a package from the South Pole. Soon Antarctic penguins march around the house, and Mrs. Popper accompanies them on the piano. And this is only the beginning!
This incredible and funny story was created in the late 1930s by Richard Atwater, a journalist and ancient Greek language teacher from Chicago, and his wife Florence. The book became a classic; the authors received the John Newbery Medal, awarded for outstanding contributions to literature. Based on this story, a film was made starring Jim Carrey in the lead role.