Cover of The little penguin

The little penguin

by Wood, A. J.

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A young penguin feels sad because he doesn’t look like his dad, but as he grows, he discovers how special he really is just being himself. This heartwarming tale celebrates finding confidence and joy in who you are. Perfect for early readers who love animals and stories about family.

Representation & Themes

FamilySelf-AcceptanceAnimalsComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0525470239
Pages
36
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
731

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Emperor penguin -- FictionPenguins -- FictionAnimals -- Infancy -- FictionEmperor penguinAnimalsInfancyFictionPenguinsChildren's fictionPenguins, fictionHumorous stories