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This is a gentle beach adventure about a character whose plans repeatedly go wrong, then improve through friendship and a calming activity. Its central interest is recognising strong feelings and responding with compassion.
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This is a gentle beach adventure about a character whose plans repeatedly go wrong, then improve through friendship and a calming activity. Its central interest is recognising strong feelings and responding with compassion.
Polly Dunbar
A lively, surreal story about a child’s mounting frustration when a silent penguin will not respond. Comic illustrations, escalating attempts and a sudden lion encounter lead towards communication and friendship.