The Penguin That Hated the Cold

Name: The Penguin That Hated the Cold
ISBN: 9780394926285

Disney Movie Kingdom Series

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the crowd or finds their current environment a bit too much to handle.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child expresses feeling like an outsider or complains about a physical environment that everyone else seems to enjoy. While other penguins love the ice and snow, Pablo the penguin finds the cold unbearable and dreams of tropical warmth. This charming story explores the courage it takes to leave one's comfort zone in search of a place where one truly belongs. Through Pablo's journey from the South Pole to the tropics, children ages 3 to 7 learn that it is okay to have different needs and preferences than their peers. The book gently normalizes the desire for change and the pursuit of personal happiness. It is an ideal choice for families navigating moves, school changes, or simply supporting a child who marches to the beat of their own drum.

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What Parents Should Know

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Pablo faces some challenges while sailing his ice boat, but the tone remains light.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with identity and belonging in a metaphorical sense. Pablo's decision to leave his family and friends to find a better environment is depicted as a positive, self-actualizing journey. The approach is secular and the resolution is hopeful and validating.