Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

Written by Wendy Meddour

A pigeon learns to stop apologizing and stand up for herself.

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32 pages· 458 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Peggy, a pigeon who apologizes for everything, faces a turning point when Joan the seagull encourages her to assert herself. Can Peggy find her voice and reclaim her power? This delightful tale explores self-confidence and empowerment, as Peggy learns to navigate a world where she no longer needs to say sorry for being herself. Will she embrace her worth and stand tall, or continue to be pushed around? Join Peggy on her journey of self-discovery and see if she can transform from a timid pigeon into a confident bird.

From the publisher

Peggy is pushed from perch to perch, but she’s the one always saying sorry. Can Joan the seagull help Peggy realize her worth and reclaim her power? Through humor and persistence Peggy learns to stand up for herself in this charming picture book. Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She automatically says she’s sorry for everything, even when she hasn’t done anything wrong, or when she’s the one getting picked on. But Joan a seagull who sees the trouble this is causing for Peggy, gives her a nudge to stand up for herself. This tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. “Delve into this sunny celebration of self-confidence-you won’t be sorry.” –Booklist “A sound lesson in empowerment and self-respect.” –Kirkus Reviews

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