A Penguin Like Me
- Subject
- Diversity & Multicultural
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- North-South Books, Incorporated
- Size
- 21.8 cm Ă 28.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9780735845589
A penguin is a penguin is a penguin in this picture book about community and acceptance, from best-selling author of The Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister!
At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesnât want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community.
Amid a picturesque ice landscape with colors ranging from cool to radiantly warm, Marcus Pfister introduces a diverse penguin society in which everyone is allowed to be themself.
At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesnât want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community.
Amid a picturesque ice landscape with colors ranging from cool to radiantly warm, Marcus Pfister introduces a diverse penguin society in which everyone is allowed to be themself.
About the creators
Marcus PfisterAuthor
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSĂŒd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then, he has published more than sixty books, which have been translated into about sixty-five languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.
David Henry WilsonTranslator
David Henry Wilson was born in London in 1937. As well as being a translator, he is a playwright and childrenâs author, best known for his Jeremy James books. He lives in Somerset, England, and has two surviving children and three grandchildren.
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What reviewers said
"A beautifully illustrated introduction to diversity. These adorable penguins share who they are and remind us that everyone is different and that's what makes being a person such a wonderful experience."
". . .the sympathetic accounting, which eschews employing labels for specific traits. . . offers a real feel for the penguinsâ individual yearnings to both be themselves and belong"
"A Penguin Like Me involves maintaining happy and healthy relationships among a community of diverse individuals and emphasizes the beauty of acknowledging, accepting, and sharing everyoneâs unique perspective."
"A sweet and accessible exploration of how our identities all contribute something to our communities! All penguins are different, in terms of abilities, interests, and identities - but all of them are important to their friends and life on their iceberg. The perfect addition to a shelf exploring diversity!"
A tale as sparkly as its art.
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