Penguin's Hidden Talent
Penguin doesn’t have a talent to hone for the upcoming community talent show, so instead he helps organize the event. As a result of Penguin’s involvement, all goes well at the show, but when each of his friends wins a trophy or a medal, Penguin feels left out. In an attempt to cheer him up, Penguin’s friends try to throw him a party, but it is so poorly planned, it appears to be headed for disaster. Of course, Penguin himself comes to the rescue, making the party fabulous and discovering where his talents lie: as a party planner. “I don’t need a medal. I need a telephone,” he says before ordering a bevy of ridiculous decorations. The colorful cartoon illustrations perfectly convey the goofiness of Penguin and his friends displaying their quirky talents (such as burping the alphabet and juggling household appliances). This packs in plenty of chuckles, and its supportive and nurturing message makes it worthy of repeat visits. Preschool-Grade 1. --Randall Enos