This book is about friendship and the distinctions of living in different parts of the world. A giraffe that lives in Africa meets a pelican who is a mailman. Since the giraffe is bored, she sends a letter to the first animal the pelican can find on the other side of the horizon. The letter passes on to a seal who gives it to a penguin. He reads the letter and even though he does not understand it he writes back, and becomes the giraffe's pen pal....

Penguin likes to visit his friend Duck but he begins to miss some of the things at home. How can Duck cheer up his homesick friend? This illustrated story shows young readers the benefit of caring for the feelings of others. Book features: Big Words and Big Questions.

Penguins populate this retelling of the familiar tale about two scoundrels who fool a vain emperor and most of his subjects into thinking that they are creating a magical cloth.

A tiny red bird wants very much to win the upcoming talent show, but first he must prove that being small does not mean having little talent.

The Dino Detectives are going to the beach, and Sarah the Triceratops has packed the car--but when they go to unpack all their toys are missing.

Newton the squirrel and his sister, Curie, conduct experiments based on what they hear through a classroom window, making simple machines to learn more about how the world works and to help their neighbors. Includes author's notes and glossary of scientific terms.

Pancho begins a new job as a waiter at the Emperor Room seafood restaurant, but not without facing some difficulties. Includes facts about penguins.

"'All birds are born to fly,' thinks Baby Bird, watching the other hatchlings leave the nest. "I suppose it's now or never..." But one of Baby's wings is twisted and shrunken and not at all like the other one. Instead of flying, Baby plummets to the ground. There, Baby makes a new friend, and learns that sometimes you have to find unexpected ways to achieve your dreams. A moving story about the power of friendship and the importance of accepting yourself...

"Tells the story of a bird, a cat, and a dog through wordless comics. Everyone is a hero in his own story and every story is connected"--