The Angry Little Puffin

Written by Timothy Young

A puffin, mistaken for a penguin, finds understanding in an unexpected friend.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A puffin, tired of being called a penguin, reaches his breaking point. Just as frustration peaks, a little girl steps in, recognizing his true identity. Her understanding changes everything, showing that sometimes one person can make all the difference. This charming tale explores themes of identity, frustration, and the power of empathy, inviting young readers to see beyond appearances and embrace differences. Will the puffin find peace in being himself? Discover how a simple act of kindness can transform feelings of loneliness and anger into connection and joy.

From the publisher

“Look at the funny little penguin!” and “What a silly-looking penguin!” Hearing this all day long is enough to make any little bird angry, especially when he’s NOT A PENGUIN! This is the story of a puffin who is upset that he’s constantly mistaken for a penguin. He finally reaches his breaking point and goes on a rant about the many differences between the two. A little girl stops him in mid-speech because she does know the differences, and he listens as she explains to her father why puffins are her favorite. When you are feeling alone and misunderstood, sometimes it only takes the understanding of one small person to turn things around. A charming picture book with 18 fun colorful spreads. This book shows children what frustration and feeling alone looks like from the outside, how to get over anger, and how to reach out to others when they are frustrated.

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