The Trouble with Penguins

This charming picture book introduces young readers to a curious penguin who befriends a human and discovers the joy of roasted marshmallows. When the penguin shares this exciting new skill with its friends, the initial fun quickly devolves into squabbles over turns and the roasting stick. The story cleverly addresses the common childhood challenge of sharing and the difficulty of apologizing, showing how the penguins eventually learn to work together and communicate their feelings. It's a humorous and gentle way to open conversations about social skills, patience, and the true meaning of friendship for children aged 4-8.

On the day the penguin discovered the person, everything changed. The person was happy to see the penguin, and showed it how to roast marshmallows by the fire. When it was time for the penguin to go, she gave it her favorite roasting stick and a warm hug goodbye. Once the penguin showed its penguin friends how to roast marshmallows, they all wanted a turn. It was wonderful...until it wasn’t. You see, the trouble with penguins is that they don't always know how to say they're sorry. But, with a little help and teamwork, they discover sharing is always the best tactic. For fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and Jory John comes a clever, irreverent debut picture book about an unlikely friendship between a penguin and a human that emphasizes the importance of sharing, patience, and, above all, friendship.