Blue Penguin

Written and illustrated by Petr Horacek

A unique penguin seeks acceptance and belonging among his peers.

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32 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

In the icy world near the South Pole, a blue penguin is born, unlike any other. Struggling to fit in, he can't jump or dive like the rest. Left alone, he dreams and sings, hoping to prove he belongs. Can his song bridge the gap and win the hearts of his fellow penguins? Discover a touching tale of self-expression and the quest for connection.

From the publisher

A moving fable about friendship and belonging from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. Far away, near the South Pole, a blue penguin is born. It is not something you see every day. “I feel like a penguin,” says Blue Penguin. “But you’re not like us,” the others tell him. Blue Penguin can’t jump or dive very well, so the others wander off and leave him behind. In his loneliness, Blue Penguin begins to dream, and he starts to sing. Will he ever convince the other penguins that he is one of them? Beautifully illustrated in icy blue hues, Blue Penguin is an affecting ode to self-expression and connection by a picture book creator whom the Washington Post has called “the thinking tot’s Eric Carle.”

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