INTRODUCING PEANUT THE PENGUIN
CREATIVE CHILD 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER !
“ An impressively original , entirely entertaining and very highly recommended picture book for children ages 4-8 , “ Peanut the Penguin ” will prove to be an enduringly welcome addition to family , daycare center , preschool , elementary school , and community library collections .” - Midwest Book Review
Approved by teachers and librarians , award-winning Peanut the Penguin has quickly become a favorite among parents looking for a feel-good story for their pre-K to 2nd Grade children .
What makes this children ’ s book stand out and receive 5-star reviews ? Author , Aruna M . Lepore , believes that it is especially important today to evoke empathy among young children , and she successfully does this with an original story that follows Peanut , a little penguin , seeking to share his gift for singing . He is chastised by the penguin colony for singing only at night while they try to sleep . Though discouraged , his loving family supports him as he finds a solution that pleases all .
The author ’ s vibrant , hand-painted illustrations add to the originality and uses “ many of the traditional picture book design components , akin to the “ Little Golden Books ” series ”, according to Tina Hudak , Consulting Librarian and Book Artist , University of Maryland .
Parents ’ and teachers ’ reviews of Peanut the Penguin include : “ the best written and illustrated children ’ s book seen in a long time ”; “ Finally ! A children ’ s book that has both great storytelling and a great story !”; and “ we read it back to back to back ”.
“ A cleverly plotted story … a RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended !”
- The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
“ A teacher of children from varying nationalities , I can truly recommend this outstanding book which evokes deep humanity and above all extraordinary compassion , understanding and consideration for others .”
- Hafiza Seesahai BA , BEd ( Hons ), MA , England .