Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip

By Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

A penguin faces her fear of swimming and discovers unexpected ways to soar.

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40 pages· 986 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Little Pip dreads swimming lessons in the vast ocean, longing instead to fly like other birds. As the day arrives for all young penguins to dive in, Pip must confront her deepest fear. Will she find a way to soar, even if it's not through the sky? This heartwarming tale explores courage and the surprising adventures that await when we face our fears. Join Pip on her journey and discover how overcoming challenges can lead to unexpected triumphs.

From the publisher

It’s the day all baby penguins are going to learn to swim, but Little Pip is afraid…. Nothing scares Little Pip more than the thought of swimming in the deep dark ocean – she would much rather learn to fly just like other birds do. But soon it comes time for all the young penguins to learn how to swim, and while Little Pip might not be able to fly the way she wants to, she discovers she can soar in ways she never thought possible. Following the success of Where Is Home, Little Pip? comes this reassuring tale about the lovable Little Pip that will leave readers cheering – and perhaps a little less scared to try something new. The bestselling author and illustrator team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman has created a wonderful story about all the exciting adven-tures that await us once we conquer our fears.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
986
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about penguinsBooks about familyBooks about swimming
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
133996
Publication
Published
September 22, 2009
First published
September 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689859878

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