About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider or is being told their personality is too loud, too messy, or just too much for others. While Tacky the penguin lives among companions who are perfectly sleek and orderly, he is a total misfit who wears loud shirts and sings off-key. However, when real trouble arrives, it is Tacky's unique brand of oddity that saves the day. This story is a masterclass in self-confidence and identity for children aged 4 to 8. It moves beyond the simple message of being yourself to show that our supposed flaws can actually be our greatest strengths. Parents will appreciate how the book uses humor rather than heavy-handed lecturing to celebrate individuality and the vital role that non-conformists play in a community.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book features hunters with nets and traps, which introduces the concept of peril. The approach is metaphorical and secular, using the hunters as a catalyst for Tacky to prove his worth. The resolution is triumphant and hopeful.
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