From the creators of Giraffes Can’t Dance comes this story in rhyming verse, of a little
penguin named Pip-Pip who is frightened of the sea. Ridiculed for his feelings
of fear, he becomes sad and isolated from the other young penguins that enjoy
endless frolics and games in the chilly waters.
His mum encourages him to have a go. She assures
him that everyone has fears that they must try to overcome slowly. Pip-Pip’s
negative ‘what ifs’ are replaced by his mum’s positive ones, and he gives it a
try.
This is a stunning book full of warmth, tenderness
and love between a mother and child, as together they face and solve the fears
that many youngsters experience when trying new things for the first time;
things that appear threatening or too hard for them.
Themes of confidence and self-esteem, and being
brave, are strong and well-presented. Each page is a gem, beautifully
illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees in superb colour, while the lavish text, orchestrated
by the super-talented Giles Andreae, comes in waves of soft musical sounds
across the page.
While enjoying the brilliance of this beautiful
book, kids will read words and their opposites, learn new sounds from the
rhythm of the text which curves and waves on the page in sync with the moving
penguins. It’s an utterly breathtaking production!
Title:
Be Brave Little Penguin
Author:
Giles Andreae
Illustrator:
Guy Parker-Rees
Publisher:
Hachette, $15.99
Publication
Date: October 2017
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781408338384
For
ages: 3+
Type:
Picture Book
