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With comical illustrations, a great storyline, & a lovely final message, this book is a must-read for families with kids under the age of 9.
In Hazy Bay, the big debate concerns who might be the greatest diver of all time, a pelican or a seagull. Imagine the disruption to the pelican seagull debate when penguins arrive to dive! How will the pelicans and seagulls react to the new competition?
Don't judge a bird by it's feathers.
The Hazy Bay newspaper's headline read that the penguins were selected to dive this year at the Hazy Bay Sports Day. This revelation stunned the pelican and seagull community. The water birds had no idea what a penguin was and if they could perform better than them. They assumed penguins could fly, which young kids discover is false. The illustrations showing the birds looking up at the sky in search of the penguins were amusing. Readers will feel the birds' confusion as they look left, right, and behind them without sighting these mysterious penguin guests flying toward them. The funny, illustrative scenes continue as we watch all three types of birds strike a yoga pose. Yes, you read that right—these birds practice yoga! And Puffy's (the penguin) demonstration of how they got their name was adorable! Oh, and Puffy's dance skills were quite the showstopper, too. I would love to see Puffy and Mumble (Happy Feet) engage in a dance-off!
The pelicans and seagulls made the mistake of judging the penguins without getting to know them. However, they learned a profound lesson as they watched the penguins perform their diving routine: you cannot judge a bird by looks alone. This lesson is not just for birds, but for all of us. It's a gentle reminder not to form opinions based on appearances, but to take the time to get to know someone and then form an opinion based on how they treat you and others.
Pete and Suzie and the Party Penguins is a wonderful story that teaches kids to be kind to others, not judgy. It's marked for children 4-8 years, but kids of all ages will love the comical illustrations and the penguin's remarkable water performance. I recommend sharing this story with your family or students. Great message. Nice introduction to yoga and affirmations. Plus, funny illustrations that'll have your little ones giggling.
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Synopsis
In Hazy Bay, the big debate concerns who might be the greatest diver of all time, a pelican or a seagull. Imagine the disruption to the pelican seagull debate when penguins arrive to dive! How will the pelicans and seagulls react to the new competition?
Don't judge a bird by it's feathers.
About the author
Samantha Ahearne is an eternal optimist, who hopes to inspire kindness and acceptance through her story writing. She was born and raised in London, England and now lives in Houston, Texas. view profile
Published on June 03, 2025
0-1000 words
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Genre: Children's
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