A Penguin Story

by written and ill. by Antoinette Portis

For the child who feels there must be more to the world than what they see every day. This gentle story celebrates the curiosity to look beyond the expected.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child expresses a sense of restlessness or curiosity about the world beyond their immediate surroundings. It is a perfect choice for the little dreamer who looks at the everyday and asks, Is there something more? Edna the penguin lives in a world of only three colors: white snow, black night, and blue sea. While the other penguins are content, Edna is convinced there is another color out there. This gentle story follows her quest to find something new, celebrating the persistent inner voice that tells us the world is full of undiscovered wonders. It is an ideal read for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2 to 6) to encourage self-confidence and a growth mindset.

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What Parents Should Know

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Edna wanders away from the colony to find the color, but she is never in true danger.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the feeling of being an outlier or a seeker in a conformist society. The resolution is hopeful and expansive, validating the protagonist's intuition.