Not-So-Brave Penguin

Not-So-Brave Penguin
Author: Steve Smallman
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1912413906

Posy the penguin is scared of many things—snowstorms, loud noises, the dark. But when her adventurous friend Percy is missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him. This heartwarming story about friendship, being brave, and overcoming fears when it really matters is sure to become a bedtime favorite. Beautifully illustrated, QEB’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.

Be Brave, Little Penguin

Be Brave, Little Penguin
Author: Giles Andreae
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-12-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338257269

A little penguin overcomes his BIGGEST fear in this universal rhyming story from the international bestselling creators of Giraffes Can't Dance! Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement -- and a whole lot of heart -- to finally make that leap and be BRAVE!Be Brave, Little Penguin is the eagerly awaited new picture book from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance. Written in true Giles Andreae style, this feel-good rhyming story portrays a positive message of confidence and self-esteem. Illustrations filled with humor and warmth by Guy Parker-Rees will help make this touching tale a family favorite.

The Not-so-perfect Penguin

The Not-so-perfect Penguin
Author: Steve Smallman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781781711309

All of the penguins are smart and sensible. All except Percy, who is...well...not-so-perfect. But when Percy leaves, things just aren't the same without him. The penguins soon realize there's more to life than being perfect. QED has chosen four friendly stories to continue the successful Storytime series. These charming books combine colourful illustrations with heartwarming narrative, each with its own unique message.

Bye, Penguin

Bye, Penguin
Author: Seou Lee
Publisher: Levine Querido
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1646140613

You'd think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn't be so...FUN! But it is! There's our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice...there's penguin floating by the Sydney Opera House! From the Aurora Borealis to a hilarious encounter with a surfer in Hawaii, this is a wordless journey that truly FROLICKS. In fact, the adventures are so amusing that most readers will barely register the nod to global warming until it's slipped right in on the breath of a laugh.

I Am So Brave!

I Am So Brave!
Author: Stephen Krensky
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613126735

This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether it’s petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the “small wins” of growing just a little bit braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations. Praise for I Am So Brave STARRED REVIEWS "Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere." --Booklist Award: NAPPA Honors Winner

You Can Be Brave

You Can Be Brave
Author: Sandrina Kurtz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510754997

A Fun Story about Courage and Kids Dealing with Problems in a Healthy Way Part of a series about kids dealing with everyday hurdles and accomplishments, You’re a Brave Kid!, thoughtfully written by Sandrina Kurtz, shows that problems are better solved when shared with loved ones. When Magnolia accidentally makes a small mess in the kitchen, it quickly escalates into a greater problem. The hilarious illustrations by John Kurtz show just how large a disaster Magnolia imagines it to be. Only by being brave does she realize it was never the big deal she worried it was. With a positive and reassuring message for all children, this is a fun and engaging book for parents and kids alike, to be enjoyed over and over.

Little Penguin

Little Penguin
Author: Julie Abery
Publisher: Amicus/Amicus Illustrated
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2022-11-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684522099

Little Penguin toddling, waddling, step-by-step so slow. A baby Emperor penguin journeys from his mama's feet, taking his first steps. Finally brave enough, with support from Mama, he joins the penguin nursery. A sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love, told with short rhyming lines and warm illustrations. Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and captured by Suzie Mason's beautiful artwork, this book in Little Animal Friends board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

The Little Penguin

The Little Penguin
Author: Margo Gates
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1541568907

Follow a little penguin through its day on the ice. Pair this sweet, illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, Polar Animals.

Have Courage!

Have Courage!
Author: Cheri J. Meiners
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-05-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1575425971

Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it’s hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights trying new things, taking reasonable risks, and speaking up. Being the Best Me!® Series From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each of the first six books in the Being the Best Me! series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and positive character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait—optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information for adults. Filled with diversity, these social story books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.

Brave Molly

Brave Molly
Author: Brooke Boynton-Hughes
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452162948

What do you do when no one can see your monsters but you? At first, Molly runs from them. But they follow her down the sidewalk, getting in the way when she tries to make a new friend, popping up unexpectedly out of shadows, and multiplying. Until finally...Molly faces her fears. Author-illustrator Brooke Boynton-Hughes delivers a modern classic in this moving adventure that honors everyday acts of bravery and the power of friendship to banish the monsters that haunt us.